While not an expert, I have some knowledge of the problem of developing a malaria vaccine and keep informed on the general progress being made. Unlike bacterial or even viral infections, the several species of malaria, especially P. falciprium, are cellular animals and more complex by their nature. The US, through NIH and the overseas aid program have devoted millions over the years to the international effort to develop a vaccine. With the WHO and other national efforts, breakthroughs have been felt close many times, each time being frustrated. The world and the US will not give up until success is achieved. And all hope the latest concept will work. But it is still in development causing me to wonder why you would want to bear the interest on bonds that, at the moment, and for some time to come, cannot be used to purchase a product. To summarize one report, work is underway to see if an effective cocktail can be made that will immunize for more than six months.
It’s mind boggling to to see a Stanford publication pushing “sustainable fisheries management” when they continue to own and operate an unnecessary and impassable dam (Searsville) that is threatening a unique steelhead trout population with extinction. Stanford needs to look in their own backyard and address a serious fisheries management problem before they can expect others to listen to their advice.
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BY Dave McMakin
ON December 29, 2014 11:16 AM
While not an expert, I have some knowledge of the problem of developing a malaria vaccine and keep informed on the general progress being made. Unlike bacterial or even viral infections, the several species of malaria, especially P. falciprium, are cellular animals and more complex by their nature. The US, through NIH and the overseas aid program have devoted millions over the years to the international effort to develop a vaccine. With the WHO and other national efforts, breakthroughs have been felt close many times, each time being frustrated. The world and the US will not give up until success is achieved. And all hope the latest concept will work. But it is still in development causing me to wonder why you would want to bear the interest on bonds that, at the moment, and for some time to come, cannot be used to purchase a product. To summarize one report, work is underway to see if an effective cocktail can be made that will immunize for more than six months.
BY Frank T.
ON January 5, 2015 01:32 PM
It’s mind boggling to to see a Stanford publication pushing “sustainable fisheries management” when they continue to own and operate an unnecessary and impassable dam (Searsville) that is threatening a unique steelhead trout population with extinction. Stanford needs to look in their own backyard and address a serious fisheries management problem before they can expect others to listen to their advice.