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Malaria remains a worldwide scourge, but scientists at Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute believe they have found a way to get the mosquitoes to help stop passing the disease to humans. They have shown that they can genetically engineer Anopheles mosquitoes’ immune systems to block transmission of the malaria-causing parasite. Specifically, the scientists engineer the mosquitoes to produce a higher than normal level of an immune system protein called Re12 when they feed on human blood to boost the parasite fighting capabilities.

They found their modified mosquitoes live as long and can compete for survival with the disease-transmitting mosquitoes. <

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Routinely giving infants a new vaccine that guards against meningitis appears to be effective, a new study indicates.

The multi-center clinical trial of almost 1,900 infants found that administration of routine infant immunizations with a vaccine for serogroup B — a bacterium that can cause serious disease such as sepsis and meningitis — was effective against meningococcal strains and caused minimal interference with infants’ response to routine vaccinations.

The awards, which are sponsored by Tiffany & Co., will be presented on March 3 at the Crisis Nursery’s “Razzle Dazzle Masquerade Ball: A Night of Mystery, Merriment and Magic,” which begins at 5:45 p.m. at the Sheraton Westport-Lakeside Chalet. The name of the award is an acronym for: Helpfulness, Uncommon Generosity, Sincere Kindness, Integrity, Shining Service and Extraordinary Support for all children.

Event co-chairs are doctors Nanci and James Bobrow; Janet and Larry Conners; Chalana and Lathon Ferguson; Ruth and Tim Hogenkamp; Joyce and Jeff Jackson; Elizabeth and Mark Niemeyer; and Kim and Jim Wagner.

Vice chairs include Jill Alexander; Millie Cain; Melissa and Gaspare Calvaruso; Pam Duffy; Dan Fitter; Teri Beth Gooch; Stephanie Hall; Lisa Parker; Karen Prideaux; Penny Rogers; Carissa and Sen.

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Weight loss massage is a popular method of helping you shed extra pounds. Weight loss and massage may seem like two unrelated things, but research has shown that treating yourself to a body massage after a good workout may actually help you in your quest for weight loss. Read on to learn more about how massage can help you lose weight.

Muscle Recovery and Development

A weight loss massage greatly contributes to muscle recovery and development, which is extremely important if you wish to achieve successful weight loss. After a strenuous workout, muscles are in need of nutrients to be able to recover for the strain.

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