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Marine Reserves Protect Coral Reefs

...reports. // The researchers looked at how a marine park in the Bahamas was affected by the return of the reef's top predator, the Nassau Grouper. They were concerned that an increase in groupers could have an adverse effect, because they feed on parrotfish which play a vital role in maintaining the reef e...

Snippy haircuts, snappier AIDS lessons from barbers

...hese barbers. "Every week we assemble in a nearby park where we give them basic information about the disease. These barbers are told about everything, right from the causes, prevention, to where to get blood tests done. "So many times they send people to us for counselling," said Pal. Right in front ...

Bird flu alert in Kaziranga Park

...i-poaching camps inside the 430-square km national park have been alerted about the possibility of migratory birds carrying the deadly avian flu virus and asked to report immediately if any unusual avian behaviour. A veterinary doctor has been sent for training outside the state about preliminary detectio...

Bhitarkanika Sanctuary In Orissa Takes Precaution To Monitor Bird Flu

...areness camps and workshops in villages within the park areas and in the Kendrapada district head quarter to inform people about the disease and also distributing posters and leaflets about the symptoms of the flu and precautionary measures. According to A.K. Jena, divisional forest officer of Bhitarkan...

First Bird flu case reported in Turkey

...als continue. The farm is located near a natural park known for its rich birdlife. Reports say that the infection should have spread from migratory birds which would have reached turkey. The Danube delta contains Europe's largest wetlands and is a major migratory area for wild birds coming from Russia, ...

Sex Played A Vital Role For Evolution Of Infectious Diseases

...ent risk factors except having taken a walk in the park on Vancouver Island, said Joseph Heitman, M.D., Ph.D. A year after infection, some of these people still have not fully recovered. The fungus appears to have become entrenched is unlikely to disappear, and all indications are that it is spreading. ...

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