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Insects and disease - international symposium and national meeting
August 13, 2001The Royal Entomological Society, in association with the Entomological Society of the Netherlands and the International Union of Forest Research Organisations, is holding its bi-annual symposium at the University of Aberdeen on 10-12 September 2001.
The theme of "Insects and disease" will bring together hundreds of entomologists from around the world to discuss the transmission and control of insect-borne diseases.
Almost 70 papers and dozens of posters will be presented over the three days, including:
* New research on the attractiveness of human sweat to Highland midges;
* Global warming and the re-emergence of malaria in the UK;
* Using genetic engineering to help eradicate malaria;
* What maggots are doing to help solve murders; and
* How vets are learning to cope with sick tarantulas.
Royal Entomological Society (RES)
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