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Working on Neglected Tropical Diseases #BeatNTDs. Volunteering in education. Passionate about science & nature. (She/Her). Please pardon typos!

Latest blog on @bugbittentweets.bsky.social : 58 countries have eliminated at least one #NTDs, and Guinea worm is close to eradication. But climate change, crises & inequity demand bold, multidisciplinary research. #UniteActEliminate #WorldNTDDay communities.springernature.com/posts/world-...

"The discovery, reported by researchers in Vienna, suggests cows may have far greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#Forests, #rivers, #wetlands should be formally recognised as Critical National #Infrastructure - These ecosystems underpin £1.8 trillion worth of services (72 % of GDP); their degradation could cost 6–12 % of #UK GDP by the 2030s. www.isepglobal.org/resources/bl... #naturalcapital

Cambridge City Council is asking people for their views on a brand new strategy to care for the city’s #urban #forest, and on the progress of its long-term #Biodiversity Strategy to enhance nature in #Cambridge. Have your say here: www.cambridge.gov.uk/news/2026/01...

This powerful @nytimes.com story by @stephanienolen.bsky.social features @taskforce.bsky.social Director Dr. Pat Lammie's perspective on the future of NTD elimination. Read why partnerships and sustained investment are critical to preserving the gains we've made. #beatNTDs nyti.ms/4tvF4TE

Our Medals and Awards are a highlight of any year, and 2025 was no expection. The awards recognised lifetimes of acievement, as well as rising stars in the fields of research, conservation, botanical art and advocacy.

🪲New on BugBitten🪲 Check out the blog: "When illegal gold reached Yanomami lands, malaria followed" by Karina Mondragon-Shem 🔗 communities.springernature.com/posts/when-i...

Daniel Parsons' blog: COVID‑19 severely disrupted lymphatic filariasis control programmes. This puts hard‑won progress toward elimination at risk - leading to resurgent infections in some endemic areas. communities.springernature.com/posts/lympha...

World NTD Day 2026 spotlights major progress, with 58 countries eliminating at least one NTD & diseases like Guinea worm nearing eradication, momentum is strong. But climate change, conflict, & inequi...

Flea treatment chemicals fipronil and imidacloprid also implicated in lower cognitive scores in children with autism Toxic chemicals found in pet flea treatment are devastating wildlife in rivers, parks and special conservation areas and the government should take urgent action to limit their use, according to a study. Chemicals that are banned for use as pesticides but still used in flea treatments are causing potentially irreversible harm to aquatic life as well as decimating birds and pollinators, according to the study published on Thursday. Continue reading...

The malaria crisis in Yanomami territory is not simply a return of an old disease. It is the result of rapid environmental destruction driven largely by illegal gold mining and the deforestation it br...

Lymphatic filariasis is a neglected tropical disease that impacts millions. While global efforts have reduced its burden, disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic risk reversing progress, highlighting...