#khon kaen university

[sitting-on-me-bum]

A newly discovered electric-blue tarantula at Khon Kaen University in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The tarantula, scientifically known as Chilobrachys natanicharum, was discovered by the university. It gets its name from the shimmering blue colour it reflects when exposed to light, one of the rarer colours found in nature. It is the first new tarantula found in Thailand in 27 years

Photograph: Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images

[typhlonectes]

See the New ‘Enchanting’ Electric Blue Tarantula Discovered in Thailand

Blue is one of the rarest colors in nature, but this arachnid achieves the bright hue through special structures in its hair

Researchers have discovered a new species of tarantula with a rare and “enchanting” coloration: Parts of its back, legs and mouthparts are an iridescent, electric blue-violet. The spider, named Chilobrachys natanicharum, is the only tarantula ever found in a Thai mangrove forest. The team described the arachnid in a paper published last month in the journal ZooKeys.  “During our expedition, we walked in the evening and at night during low tide, managing to collect only two of them,” co-author Narin Chomphuphuang, a researcher at Khon Kaen University in Thailand, says in a statement. “These tarantulas inhabit hollow trees, and the difficulty of catching an electric-blue tarantula lies in the need to climb a tree and lure it out of a complex of hollows amid humid and slippery conditions.” In addition to its coloration, C. natanicharum stands out among tarantulas because of its ability to live in both arboreal and terrestrial burrows in evergreen forests. The new research discovered the electric blue creatures live in mangroves, too, where they mostly stick to tree hollows because of the tides, per the statement...

Read more: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/see-the-new-enchanting-electric-blue-tarantula-discovered-in-thailand-180983022

photograph by Narin Chomphuphuang

[romantiicas]

kao  supassara,  lesbian,  cis  woman,  she/her. ♡ now  entering  the  apartment  building  is pimwalee  "honey"  chaichana,  a twenty  five year  old  who  is  currently  a   romance  author. netizens  have  said  they  seem absentminded but  others  have  said  they’re empathetic !  gossip  aside,  we’re  sure  they’re  bound  to  be  a  fan  favorite  !

L I N K S .

wanted.   

playlist.         

pinterest.

full biography.    (it's kind of long so feel free to ignore it :)

B A S I C S .

birth name : pimwalee chaichana

nickname(s) : honey

date of birth : september 30, 1999

age : 25

gender : cis woman

pronouns : she/her

sexuality : lesbian

relationship status : single

birthplace : khon kaen, thailand

currently : seoul, south korea

languages : thai ( fluent ), korean ( fluent ), english ( proficient )

religion : nonpracticing buddhist

education : bachelors in literature and linguistics from seoul national university

occupation : romance author

pets : white rabbit named luci

H E A L T H .

preferred hand : left

blood type : b+

allergies : none 

physical : very healthy, follows a semi-strict pescatarian diet.

mental : undiagnosed anxiety

social : extremely social, loves to be in the company of others - never really learned the meaning of “stranger danger”

P E R S O N A L I T Y .

libra sun. infp (mediator), phlegmatic, patience, envy, hufflepuff, chaotic good, 6w5 (the guardian)

positive traits : sociable, empathetic, selfless

neutral traits : perceptive, dramatic

negative traits : naive, awkward, absentminded

habits : biting her lips when thinking

likes : long nails, lipgloss, halloween, flower scented perfume, butter noodles, shopping, early morning walks, stargazing, green tea, and writing poetry.

dislikes : pineapple flavored drinks, dust, sweating, candy corn, creature movies, flip flops, people who yell and vodka.

fears : ghosts, premature death

label : the girl next door

tropes : hopeless romantic, broken bird, nice girl

inspiration : lupita fernandez ( rebelde ), rory gilmore ( gilmore girls ), and waverly earp ( wynonna earp ), juliette fairmont ( first kill ) +MORE

A P P E A R A N C E .

faceclaim : kao supassara

face : high cheekbones, slightly upturned lips. wide, almond-shaped eyes, hidden behind long lashes and a bright smile. +MORE

hair : shoulder length dark brown hair, styled in soft waves or kept straight. ( occasionally pinned back with thrifted hair clips )

body : slender and petite, surprising perfect posture

style : a mix of bohemian and 90s grunge, combining feminine lace and flowy pieces with edgier elements like leather jackets and vests. often layers crop tops, camisoles, and bralettes with cardigans or leather jackets. huge fan of flowly skirts. +MORE

misc : double lobe piercings on each ear, "the ache to be alive" tattooed across her forearm, butterfly on her spine and matching bow tattoo with her best friend on her bicep. +MORE

A E S T H E T I C S .

dancing barefoot in a living room, fingers absentmindedly twirling a loose piece of hair, sticky notes covered in doodles and half finished thoughts, heart-shaped sunglasses perched on the top of her head even when it’s cloudy, sunkissed skin still warm from the afternoon, abundant laughter echoing in a crowded room, doodles of hearts and stars trailing up her arm like constellations, the scent of vanilla and jasmine lingering long after she’s gone, a bedroom filled with twinkling fairy lights and stacks of unfinished books, sticky notes covered in loopy handwriting scattered across her vanity, the glow of her phone screen casting shadows in the dim light, soft hums escaping as she fixes her hair, and a soft smile. +MORE

H E A D C A N O N S .

honey writes under the pen name clover belle. she had been struggling for weeks to come up with the perfect pseudonym that felt personal yet enchanting enough to suit the kinds of romances she wrote. then, one evening, as she walked home after a long shift, she spotted a four-leaf clover peeking out from a patch of grass along the sidewalk. it felt like a sign, a little piece of luck she desperately needed at that moment.

she has a 2 year old rabbit named luci, that she found outside while walking home drunk one night, although for the first year of her life she was known as lucifer, until honey brought her to the vet for a routine check up and found out that she was indeed a girl. 

she writes love poetry on her spare time, though she’s never shown them to anyone. 

a baby gay! she only recently came out to her friends and family. it wasn’t some grand declaration or a sudden burst of courage. It happened in small, quiet moments, one family member / friend at a time.

she has an irrational fear of ghosts. as a child her cousins would frequently pull pranks on her and for an entire summer convinced her that their house was haunted by a ghost named, art who hated little kids with curly hair. to this day she still refuses to go into the basement of their house alone out of fear that they were telling the truth.

she’s on a strict pescatarian diet after a disastrous attempt at veganism. started after she watched a documentary about factory farming and decided she couldn’t eat meat anymore. but her resolve crumbled after two weeks when she was caught eating a blt during a moment of weakness. she compromised by allowing herself to eat fish because, “they don’t have faces you can feel guilty about”

she’s a memory hoarder. honey keeps every gift, card, or trinket she’s ever been given. although her prized possessions are her parents things. she keeps her mother’s old romance novels on a special shelf and wears her father’s high school class ring on a chain around her neck.

T L D R .

honey was born in kohn kaen, thailand to highschool sweethearts.

however, her world was shattered when her mother left after an affair.

desperate to start over, she moved to south korea with her father.

after studying literature at seoul national university, she became a barista while pursuing her dream of writing. however, shortly after, her debut romance novel, in her arms, gained popularity, allowing her to quit her job and write full time.

embracing her identity, honey came out and applied for seoulmates, hoping for new inspiration and a sense of belonging among other queer women.

E S T A B L I S H E D .

tba hopefully :)

[andronetalks]

New "electrical" blue tarantula species found in Thailand: "Enchanting phenomenon"

CBS News By Kerry Breen September 19, 2023 Entomologists in Thailand have been stunned by an electrifying new species of tarantula found in the southern part of the country. The spider, known as the Chilobrachys natanicharum, has a “blue-violet hue resembling the color of electrical sparks,” researchers from the Entomology Museum at Khon Kaen University and the Natural History Museum of the…

[kenresearchcompany]

Thailand Clinical Laboratory Industry Has Evolved Over the Years and Has Become a Critical Solution Provider: Ken Research

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Expanding healthcare spending by the Government, increasing healthcare spending by aging population and increasing public awareness led to the growth of the Clinical Laboratory Market in Thailand.

Thailand Clinical Laboratory Market Overview: The Clinical Laboratory Market in Thailand is currently at the growth stage and is a consolidated market. The market has been driven by growth in non-communicable disease and chronic diseases, increasing focus on preventive medicine, ageing population, increase in awareness levels, rising disposable income and preference for evidence based treatment. The Thailand Clinical Laboratory Market grew from 6.7% in 2017 to 12.3% in 2021 in terms of revenue generated, due to the growing demand for clinical laboratory services in the country.

Challenges Faced by Thailand Clinical Laboratory Market: In spite of the growing demand for diagnostic services, affordability remains a concern. Budget constraints from both public and private payers are pushing costs lower. The number of sample sales and test price are very competitive among both organized and unorganized businesses. Diagnostics facilities need to modify their technology frequently to maintain a competitive edge. However, these improvements not only require large construction expenditures but also raise maintenance expenses. This is essential, especially for smaller players with little resources. Lack of laboratory accountability for the services that they render, insufficient oversight of suppliers, consumables, supplies, and laboratory equipment in terms of price, commitments, and warranty support; are still very challenging issues.

Supportive Government Initiatives: Thailand’s reform places a heavy emphasis on improving a district health system that is pro-rural and pro-poor. To promote lab accreditation and restore consumer trust, the government has established national accreditation bodies such as the Thailand Laboratory Accreditation Program. The national accreditation program was established as a local alternative to make it affordable, feasible, scalable, sustainable, and effective. In 2008, Thailand’s Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS) was extended to include wider coverage. The UCS plan focuses on minorities and the poor and near-poor, with the aim of offering the most comprehensive coverage possible. It includes extensive outpatient and inpatient health care, as well as prevention and health promotion, in addition to basic hospital fees.

Analysts at Ken Research in their latest publication “Thailand Clinical Laboratory Market Outlook to 2026F- Driven by current shortage, widening customer base, Government initiatives and increasing corporate requirements for clinical testing” by Ken Research observed that Thailand Clinical Laboratory Market is in the growing phase. Increasing healthcare spending by aging population, expanding healthcare spending by the Government and increasing public awareness are some of the factors that will contribute to the Thailand Clinical Laboratory Market growth over the period of 2022F-2026F. It is expected that Thailand Clinical Laboratory Market will grow at a CAGR of 9.5% for the above forecasted period.

Key Segments Covered

Thailand Clinical Laboratory Market:

By Independent Laboratory

Organized Labs

Unorganized Labs

By Payer

Private Health Insurance

Corporates

Out of Pocket

By Customers

Walk-Ins

Doctor Referrals

Corporate Clients

Online Bookings

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By Type of Tests

Routine

Esoteric

Non-Laboratory

By Type of Routine Tests

CBC (Complete Blood Count)

A1C

Basic Metabolic Panel

Others

By Type of Esoteric Tests

Infectious Disease

Endocrine

Allergic Disease

Oncology

Others

By Region

Bangkok

Nakhon Ratchasima

Samut Prakan

Ubon Ratchathani

Khon Kaen

Others

By Type of Laboratory in Private Hospitals

In-house Labs

Third Party Tie-Ups

Key Target Audience

Clinical Laboratory companies

Organized Clinical Laboratories

Unorganized Clinical Laboratories

Private Hospitals

Private Equity and Venture Capitalist

Industry Associations

Technology providers

Government Bodies & Regulating Authorities

Time Period Captured in the Report:

Historical Period: 2016-2021

Base Year: 2021

Forecast Period: 2022F– 2026F

Companies Covered:

Organized Labs

N Health

Pathlab

Thonburi Clinical Labs

Bangkok Medical Labs

BRIA Group

MIC Labs

Unorganized Labs

Medical Line Lab

Innotech Laboratories

Service Co., Ltd.Innolab

Prolab 

Pattaya Clinic Laboratory

CCS Medical laboratory

Excellent Pathological

Lab Company Limited

DNA Testing Laboratory Co.,Ltd.

Pathology Diagnostic Center

Ubon Pathology

Rachvipa MRI Company Limited

hi-tech lab

Bangkok Pathology-Lab

Inter-Lab Pathology and Research Center

Key Topics Covered in the Report

Thailand Clinical Laboratory Market Overview

Thailand Healthcare Overview

Ecosystem of Thailand Clinical Laboratory Market

Thailand Clinical Laboratory Market Segmentation

Industry Analysis of Thailand Clinical Laboratory Market

Value Chain of Clinical Laboratory Market in Thailand

Key Growth Drivers in Thailand Clinical Laboratory Market

End User Analysis of Thailand Clinical Laboratory Market

Key Challenges of Thailand Clinical Laboratory Market

SWOT Analysis of Thailand Clinical Laboratory Industry

Future Outlook of Thailand Clinical Laboratory Industry

Trends and Development of Thailand Clinical Lab Market

COVID-19 Impact on Clinical Laboratory Market in Thailand

For more information on the research report, refer to below link:

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[militaryleak]

Thailand Army Tests Domestic Lithium-Ion Batteries for VT-4 Main Battle Tank and Stingray Light Tank

The Army Research and Development Office (ARDO) of the Royal Thai Army, in collaboration with Khon Kaen University, recently conducted tests on domestic lithium-ion batteries for VT-4 main battle tank and Stingray light tank. The testing took place at Camp Sripatcharin in the Khon Kaen Province, Thailand, from February 2 to 15, 2024. Funding for the lithium-ion battery research and development…

[caelysiiium]

AouBoom's Friendship History — A Summary

thank you so so much to mannu (@/boomsjelly) for the translated thread and for giving me permission to do this; all photos are pulled from there

boom became a gmmtv artist in 2020 as a rookie and trained with a group that included pond and bimbeam, while aou joined the company in 2021.

aou had come to bangkok from his hometown of khon kaen (northeast thailand), where he was still a student at khon kaen university. as he was entirely new to the city, he didn't know anyone; in a purported video that op couldn't find, aou said that boom was his first friend in bangkok. when he was casted for enchanté, him and boom got closer with the rest of the boys—forcebook, fluke and gawin.

though their characters were rivals in enchanté, aou and boom were reportedly inseparable off camera; it wasn't unusual to see them doing lives together, singing (boom was used to going live with his gmmtv rookie group, as well as his high school friends).

boom graduated in march 2022, while enchanté was airing and undergoing promotions. fluke and gawin were also there, but it was clear to anyone who attended the fanmeet (and from the videos online) that boom was very close to a particularly clingy aou.

vice versa was being filmed as enchanté ended and it aired from july-oct 2022; they were, as we all well know, casted as side characters. throughout this time period, they started showing their affection towards each other on social media; these are the first photos they posted of each other on twitter:

as the series ended, they started going to events as "boom-aou", even though they weren't an official cp and what was hinted at in vice versa was barely there (apparently aou doesn't think there was anything between aoufuse, and he is wrong he clearly doesn't know them like we do :<). this was their first book fair:

and then hidden agenda was announced and they were promoted as a sort-of official side pairing! aou also graduated in dec 2022, for which boom made the long 6h drive up to see him.

2023 was very, very busy for both of them though, and they balanced time spent together with filming and promotional events. aou was in 5 series and a movie that year (our skyy 2: vv, midnight museum, be my favourite, hidden agenda, beauty newbie, love you to debt). he's very close to his family and wasn't able to go home to visit as much as he wanted, which was very hard on him.

but, he was able to find solace with boom—boom started sleeping over at aou's more often than not, they went to the gym together, watched movies together, travelled together, drove to set together. their friends (including joong) would joke that wherever one of them was, the other would be there too. they were literally always together.

boom has always wanted to become a singer and since aou was also passionate about music, they would frequently go to karaoke, practice, and again, they used to do lives where they would sing. they are very supportive of their friends and would attend shows together (LOL, nnn, krist). they said on a livestream that a dream of theirs is to do a show together!

boom actually got a chance to sing on stage in aug 2023, but aou was in the middle of filming multiple projects and wasn't able to go see him the day of. boom actually drove 2h over to where love you to debt was being filmed a few days before the performance to spend some time with aou.

hidden agenda came to an end, and rumours started circulating about them being in gmmtv2024 as a cp which, as we now know, is we are :)

at aou's birthday event in jan 2024, he opened up about how hard 2023 was for him and how boom was there for him. he also talked about, as someone who's not used to sharing his feelings with other people, how comfortable he was opening up to boom, and the way boom reassured him about the many, many people who love him. this is a link to the video, with translations.

it's reciprocated, of course. boom has previously mentioned in this thread from sep 2023 that aou is also his safe space 🥺

and of course, their popularity grew exponentially with their roles as tanfang in we are, characters that both of them are so incredibly grateful for as seen in their gratitude posts. the fan con/tour in just over 2 weeks is a dream come true for them. they've worked so incredibly hard, and aouboom fans can't wait to see what's in store for them in 2025 🌼🧸

for @dallasthetimetraveler and anyone who doesn't want to venture onto twitter + it's nice to have this on my blog too :)

for my fellow aouboom enthusiasts:

[conandaily2022]

Leav Veng Hour biography: 13 things about Mister Friendship International 2023

Leav Veng Hour (លាវ វេងហួរ) is a Cambodian fashion model and beauty king. Here are 13 more things about him: He hails from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. From 2016 to 2021, he attended the University of Washington. On December 13, 2023, she represented Cambodia at Mister Friendship International 2023 and competed against 18 other candidates at the FA Theater of Khon Kaen University in Khon Kaen,…

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[ad_1] Entomologists in Thailand have been stunned by an electrifying new species of tarantula found in the southern part of the country. The spider, known as the Chilobrachys natanicharum, has a "blue-violet hue resembling the color of electrical sparks," researchers from the Entomology Museum at Khon Kaen University and the Natural History Museum of the National Science Museum said in a paper announcing the find.  They called the tarantula's rare color an "enchanting phenomenon."  Chilobrachys natanicharum.  ZooKeys "The blue coloration in animals is a fascinating and relatively rare phenomenon in nature," researchers said. "Blue color in tarantulas is a unique instance of structural colors that evolved independently at least eight times."   The new species' name was chosen in a nationwide auction. The creature is named after the executives of Nichada Properties Co. Ltd., a real estate company.  Photos show that the spider has blue-purple hair on its legs and body. The coloring on the legs is "unique" and "iridescent," researchers said. Female spiders and young male spiders of the species have "more violet than metallic-blue hairs," while on male spiders, the bright blue color is more prominent. However, it's "less intense than in females."  Researchers said the spider seems to live within Thailand's southern mangrove forests. The arachnids live inside tree hollows there. The spiders may also live in evergreen forests. However, habitat destruction and the hunting of tarantulas has impacted the species: All tarantulas in Thailand are considered controlled wildlife in the country, and researchers emphasize the need to conserve and protect the species and their habitats. Trending News Kerry Breen Kerry Breen is a news editor and reporter for CBS News. Her reporting focuses on current events, breaking news and substance use. Thanks for reading CBS NEWS. Create your free account or log in for more features. [ad_2]

[newkittypoom]

im trying to figure out how tup managed to borrow his nephew for what feels like at least one week, maybe two?

im betting he told jigsaw's parents that "hey rmb that really famous actor turned scriptwriter puen pranont?" and jigsaw's dad was like "alright im sold on the idea, jigsaw is on hols, just make sure he comes back in one piece" and they might have even fucked off on a holiday

some of yall in the comments acting like parents wouldnt be glad to have a break from childrearing 24/7 like YES i am aware children are gifts and responsibilities but communal childraising is a thing

also i acknowledge that puen did a shitty thing not telling talay when he found out jigsaw was actually tup's nephew but talay also pulled that "i dropped him off in an orphanage in khon kaen" as revenge so clearly we are not watching a show about perfect human beings

plus this is coming from the guy who wanted to TAKE OVER pakorn's life when he was in the parallel universe? he wouldve been happy to continue living as tun if talay hadnt given him a harsh wake up call

why did yall watch the vv episodes of os2 if yall didnt like puentalay????

[acytianaaaa]

Dear someone who gave me this cutey bag... Thankyouuu

Khon Kaen University - Thailand

[lifeofkhan]

If anyone had told me I would get to spend a month in Thailand during medical school, I wouldn't have believed them. Leaving Thailand feels surreal. I can't believe I won't get to to wake up tomorrow, walk down the street, and order a steaming bowl of Jok. Or get lost trying to find my way around KKU. Or meet up with the many students, residents, and faculty who helped make KKU feel like home. I'm beyond thankful for all the unforgettable memories.

My elective month at KKU has given me a new appreciation for the power of non verbal communication in a medical setting. Being unable to communicate verbally forces you to focus on body language that we often miss during patient interactions. The subtle cues that signal discomfort, pain, and even fear. The sigh of relief and smile of appreciation. You realize that human emotions transcend language.

Nothing can do justice to the sights, culture, and people I've had the opportunity to work and experience with in Thailand, but hopefully this video gives a glimpse into the reasons why I'm looking forward to returning to KKU one day.

ขอบคุณค่ะ

[type-tanachat-blog]

Logo design for KKU Transformation, a logo design contest of Khon Kaen University.

©2020 Type Tanachat

[forensicfield]

Researchers identify the sex of skeletons based on elbow features In an effort to help identify skeletal remains of Thai descent, researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that examining the distal humerus (elbow) bone is superior to previous techniques that were developed for identifying sex in a non-Asian population. "However, many of the areas on the skeleton that are used for sex estimation may be missing or damaged due to trauma, poor preservation, animal scavenging and nature of the incident (explosive). Therefore, it is important to examine other areas of the skeleton that preserve well and are potentially sexually dimorphic (show differences between females and males)," explained corresponding author Sean Tallman, PhD, RPA, assistant professor of anatomy and neurobiology at BUSM. More than 600 (female 198; male 418) skeletons from a modern, documented collection in Khon Kaen, Thailand were examined. Sex estimation methods using the distal humerus that had been developed on non-Asian individuals were applied to the Thai skeletons. "We found that the shape of the distal humerus differs between females and males in modern Thai individuals. However, when methods that were developed on non-Asian populations were applied to the Thai skeletons, the methods performed poorly, indicating that there are population differences in the degree of sexual dimorphism in the humerus," said Tallman. According to the researchers, accurate biological profile methods need to be established and tested on modern skeletal collections that are genetically linked with the skeletons being studied. However, the majority of methods presently being used were created on and tailored to populations in North America using late 19th and early 20th centuries and modern documented skeletal collections. "It is important to develop biological profile methods that can help identify individuals from this often neglected region of the world that is susceptible to mass disaster from weather, earthquakes, tsunamis as well as civil unrest," added Tallman. Materials provided by Boston University School of Medicine. Note: Content may be edited for style and length. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBPu0ROlU1i/?igshid=i33o38qha5or

[bangkokjacknews]

Clinic to help Thai women live with foreigners

The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security and Khon Kaen University have launched a clinic to help #Thaiwomen #married to foreigners better prepare for a life abroad. Dusadee Ayutwat, an associate professor at the department of sociology and anthropology, said the clinic is especially designed for Thai women in the Northeast to handle challenges they may face when moving overseas. The clinic has been introduced due to a growing trend of Thai women marrying foreign men and living overseas. It is to help them prepare for cross-cultural marriages, maintain healthy relationships and ensure they receive proper treatment. Ms Dusadee said the women will also be informed of cultural differences, family laws as well as how and where they can seek assistance if they run into problems overseas. "The clinic focuses on women in the Isan given the growing number of women there marrying Westerners. Some of these women believe marrying Westerners will give them a better life and financial security, which is quite a misconception," she said. Ms Dusadee said research findings by the university suggest financial security is an illusion. According to the findings, most foreign men married to Thai women are low-to-middle income earners, but they seem to have a lot to spend when they are here due to the lower cost of living. Read the full article

[bpod-bpod]

No Fluke

In East Asia, infection with the parasitic worm, or fluke, Opisthorchis viverrini (pictured) is a significant health problem, affecting around 10 million people in Thailand and Laos. Colonising the liver, this parasite is especially hazardous as it strongly raises the risk of developing cholangiocarcinoma, cancer of the bile ducts. Infection is likely to stimulate tumour development in several ways, including through proteins secreted by the parasites, such as granulin. To investigate its role, researchers used a gene editing technique, known as CRISPR-Cas9, to mutate the granulin gene in young parasitic worms. When hamsters were infected with these modified worms, the parasites reproduced successfully, but the hosts’ livers displayed reduced symptoms associated with bile duct cancer. Besides confirming the importance of parasitic granulin, this study also demonstrates the effectiveness of gene editing techniques in this type of parasitic worm, opening the door for future research on other relevant genes.

Written by Emmanuelle Briolat

Image from work by B. Sripa and colleagues, published in PLOS Medicine 2007

2019 research from Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand; George Washington University, Washington DC, USA and the Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Cairns, Australia

Image originally published under a Creative Commons Licence (BY 2.5)

Research published in eLife, January 2019

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