Essays about: "malaria and development"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the words malaria and development.

1. 1. Analysis of non-volatile chemicals from graminoid plants

   University essay from KTH/Kemi

   Author : Jakob Flygar; [2022]
   Keywords : Liquid Chromatography; Cyperus Rotundus; Panicum Repens; Malaria; Mass spectrometry; Vätskekromatografi; Cyperus Rotundus; Panicum Repens; Malaria; Masspektrometri;

   Abstract : Syftet med denna studie var att utveckla en separations- och analysmetod för identifiering av icke-volatila substanser från strån och rötter av de gräsliknande växterna Cyperus rotundus och Panicum repens. För analysen användes högpresterande vätskekromatografi (HPLC) och ultrahögpresterande vätskekromatografi (UHPLC) med en opolär stationär fas (RP-HPLC) med ultraviolett ljus (UV) och elektrosprej masspektrometri detektion (ESI-MS). READ MORE

3. 2. Modelling Mosquito Prevalence on a City-Scale in Gothenburg, Sweden. A Methodological Development Study

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Ville Stålnacke; [2021-06-14]
   Keywords : Culex pipiens; Weighted Multi-Criteria Analysis; mosquito suitability; Species Distribution Model; city-scale;

   Abstract : Mosquitoes are one of the most prominent carriers (or vectors) of diseases worldwide, which has an impact on human societies, as up to 1 million people pass away each year from mosquitorelated diseases. Mosquitoes are known carriers of, e.g., malaria, dengue fever and West Nile virus. READ MORE

4. 3. Formulation development of a recombinant VAR2-antiCD3 protein for cancer immunotherapy

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

   Author : Maja Warlin; Frida Hallberg; [2021]
   Keywords : immunotherapy; cancer; pharmaceuticals; proteins; analytical techniques; molecular biotechnology; formulation; life science; engineering; pharmaceutical technology; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The use of immunotherapy for treating cancer has received a lot of attention in the recent years. The therapy is based on activating or deactivating the patient’s own immune system to help fight the disease. One way of doing this, is using bispecific molecules that can target both cancer cells and T-cells simultaneously. READ MORE

5. 4. Sequence Diversity andAntibody Response to Autologous and Heterologous MSP2 Antigens in a Prospective Malaria Immunology Cohort

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

   Author : Julia Zerebinski; [2021]
   Keywords : Malaria; sub-Saharan Africa; merozoite surface protein; antibody; immune response; antigen target;

   Abstract : Malaria, caused by the Plasmodium parasite and transmitted by mosquitoes, kills almost half a million people each year. Drug resistance in both the parasite and its vector make preventative measures increasingly important, and a fully protective vaccine is absolutely necessary to eradicate the disease. READ MORE

6. 5. Investigating the use of plastic bags in Lagos, Nigeria

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Margaret Ojochide Aligbe; [2021]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; plastic bags; alternatives; flooding; plastic bag prohibition bill; public participation;

   Abstract : Lagos State in Nigeria is faced with the massive problem of waste from plastic bags which causes the yearly flooding displacing thousands of residents and causes diseases like malaria. Plastic bags which became popular because of their versatility, affordability and durability have now become a major source of environmental degradation requiring the use of more environmentally friendly alternatives like Jute, woolen bags, and biodegradable types of plastic. READ MORE