Archive for March 30th, 2009

Lice genomes: Pieces of a new puzzle - EurekAlert (press release)

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Lice genomes: Pieces of a new puzzle
EurekAlert (press release), DC
The lice that plague humans (head lice, body lice, and pubic lice) fall into the category of "sucking lice," feeding on the blood of the host. Scientists have recently sequenced the genome of one of these sucking lice, the body louse (Pediculus ...

Mum of two with too much to do - Hertfordshire Mercury

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Mum of two with too much to do
Hertfordshire Mercury, UK
In fact, I’m thinking of launching my own brand of headlice-‘killing’ potion – I shall call it ‘Yetanotherfiverstilltakeshoursanddoesnaffall. I truly dread to think what proportion of our annual household income has been spent on these ...

Exclusive Interview! Get rid of lice, nits and eggs - Examiner.com

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Exclusive Interview! Get rid of lice, nits and eggs
Examiner.com
If you want to know how to get rid of head lice, eggs or nits, naturally or with other treatments, you won't want to miss this exclusive interview with Richard Pollack, a research associate with Harvard School of Public Health. ...