Malaria Vaccine: Ends Use of DDT


	Malaria Vaccine: Ends Use of DDT

samannzinnia

5-29-2008 1:43 PM

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health, research, malaria, vaccine, antibodies, ddt, tropical countries, science

samannzinnia says:

This would be a wonderful vaccine, as it would end the need for the use of DDT in Africa and other tropical climates.

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