Biotechnological and Molecular Strategies in the Control of Parasites and Vector-Borne Diseases
A.Y. 2018/2019
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Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
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Course syllabus and organization
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Course syllabus
Vector-borne diseases: a major challenge to the human health and agriculture
Insect and parasite genomics: biology and applications
Biological strategies and biotechnologies to suppress parasite and disease vector populations
Genetically modified insects: methods and applications
Novel strategies in vaccine development 1: hidden antigens and altruistic vaccines
Novel strategies in vaccine development 2: live, engineered vaccine vehicles and immune
polarization
Bioinformatics and population genomics in parasite control
Wolbachia: male killing, feminization and sterility induction in the control of insect populations
Paratransgenesis: the use of genetically modified symbionts in disease control
The course will include seminars by invited scientists
Insect and parasite genomics: biology and applications
Biological strategies and biotechnologies to suppress parasite and disease vector populations
Genetically modified insects: methods and applications
Novel strategies in vaccine development 1: hidden antigens and altruistic vaccines
Novel strategies in vaccine development 2: live, engineered vaccine vehicles and immune
polarization
Bioinformatics and population genomics in parasite control
Wolbachia: male killing, feminization and sterility induction in the control of insect populations
Paratransgenesis: the use of genetically modified symbionts in disease control
The course will include seminars by invited scientists
VET/06 - PARASITOLOGY AND ANIMAL PARASITIC DISEASES - University credits: 6
Lectures: 48 hours
Professors:
Comandatore Francesco, Epis Sara
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