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Researchers to study New World screwworm genetics for US defence
Original: Researchers to study New World screwworm genetics to strengthen US response
Texas A&M researchers are set to study the genetics of the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating fly parasite, in an effort to strengthen the United States' response to the pest. The work aims to give scientists better tools to track and contain outbreaks, following renewed concern over the parasite's northward spread from Central America toward US livestock.
Why now: Fears that the screwworm parasite is spreading closer to US cattle herds have put renewed attention on containment research.
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