Harnessing the Genomics Revolution - Toward Radically New Approaches to Control Neglected Parasites of Paramount Global Importance

Grant number: LP110100018 | Funding period: 2011 - 2015

Completed

Abstract

Frontier technologies will be used to unlock the molecular secrets of neglected parasites causing devastating diseases in animals and humans worldwide. The quantum leap made here will lead to radically new ways of treating and controlling such diseases, outstanding international visibility of Australian science and a solid skills and knowledge-base.

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AR Jex, ND Young, J Sripa, RS Hall, JP Scheerlinck, T Laha, B Sripa, RB Gasser

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Background: The Southeast Asian liver fluke (Opisthorchis viverrini) chronically infects and affects tens of millions of people in..

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Robin B. Gasser