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This month, we’re focusing on infectious diseases, a topic that affects lives and communities around the world. Here, you’ll find the latest research news, insights, and discoveries shaping how infectious diseases are being studied, prevented, and treated globally.

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17-Jun-2025

New RNA test for African trypanosomiasis in livestock aids control efforts

eLife
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers have developed a new toolkit for detecting trypanosome parasites in livestock, aiding efforts to monitor and control the disease.  

Journal

eLife