DDT is a synthetic insecticide belonging to a class of chemicals called organochlorides. Also known as dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane, it is one of the most effective yet controversial synthetic ...

Much of the Earth has been modified by humans, which has a flow-on effect on natural ecosystems, including the insects that carry disease. For the first time, researchers have examined when and how ...

Climatic, landscape, and host features are critical components in shaping outbreaks of vector-borne diseases. However, the relationship between the outbreaks of vectorborne pathogens and their ...

Real-world applications Environmental control units are in use today in a wide range of industries, but they have their most obvious function in the military and fire/emergency services. When rapid ...

Medicine, Conflict and Survival, Vol. 27, No. 2 (May 2011), pp. 111-127 (17 pages) Armed violence is a significant public health problem. It results in fatal and non-fatal injuries and disrupts social ...