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Advance provides genetic options for controlling spread of deadly disease Mosquitoes bred to be unable to infect people with the malaria parasite are an attractive approach to helping curb one of the world’s most pressing public health issues, according to UC Irvine scientists. Anthony James and colleagues from UCI and the Pasteur Institute in Paris have produced a model of the Anopheles stephensi mosquito — a major source of malaria in India and the Middle East — that impairs the...

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Director, Mark MacInnis of the highly acclaimed documentary film Urban Roots has partnered with celebrated contemporary artist Anthony James to fund the creation of farms in schools. On December 3, 2011, MacInnis and James will unveil limited edition sculptures inspired by the Urban Roots documentary. Proceeds from the sale of these works will go towards the Urban Roots Field of Dreams initiative supporting farms in underprivileged schools. Urban...

MU researcher explores the importance of spirituality in youth developmentFew studies have examined the differences between spirituality and religion in adolescents. Now, a University of Missouri researcher is exploring these differences by determining how youth define and practice spirituality separate from religion. Defining spirituality can help reveal its impact on adolescent development. Initial findings reveal that youth define spirituality in terms of positive behaviors, feelings and...

Genetic approach could safely reduce or eliminate spread of disease affecting millionsA new strain of mosquitoes in which females cannot fly may help curb the transmission of dengue fever, according to UC Irvine and British scientists.Dengue fever causes severe flulike symptoms and is among the world's most pressing public health issues. There are 50 million to 100 million cases per year, and nearly 40 percent of the global population is at risk. The dengue virus is spread through the bite of...