http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7786 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/retrieve/37539 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7786 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7821 Title: Fly Attacks <br/> <br/>Authors: Singh, Amandeep; Singh, Devinder <br/> <br/>Abstract: Infestation of humans by fly larvae could even lead to death. It poses a major threat to the livestock industry in India as well. But the same deadly fly larvae could also be used to treat non-healing wounds and as a possible solution to fight the increasing bacterial resistance to antibiotics. DID you know that humans and other animals are not only attacked by numerous adult insects but also by their larval stages. Such an invasion of human and animal tissues by dipterous larvae (‘dipterous’ meaning insects having usually a single pair of functional wings, including the true flies and mosquitoes) is known as ‘fly strike’ or myiasis. The larvae, at least for a certain period, feed on the host's dead or living tissue, liquid body substances, and ingested food. The term myiasis was first used in 1840 to refer to disease of humans and animals originating specifically with fly larvae as opposed to those caused by insect larvae in general.Accordingly, infestation with larvae of moths is called scolechiasis and with those of beetles canthariasis. Myiasis may not show any symptoms, but sometimes it may result in more or less severe problems and even death when larvae invade body cavities or areas where they cannot be directly examined. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 19-22 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7820 Title: Strange World of Parasites <br/> <br/>Authors: Nair, G. S.Unnikrishnan <br/> <br/>Abstract: We all know that a parasite lives in or on a second organism, called a host, usually causing it some harm. The world of parasites is unique and quite interesting. Let us take a look at some of these really strange parasites. <i>Cymothoa exigua</i>, a Crustacean, is the only known parasite that efficiently replaces a body organ. It makes its home in the mouth of a single species of fish, the <i>spotted rose snapper</i>, where it feeds on blood until the tongue withers and dies. It attaches itself to the remaining stub, and can be used by the fish as a replacement tongue to maneuver food. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 14-15 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7819 Title: Airports at Risk <br/> <br/>Authors: Murthy, M. S. S. <br/> <br/>Abstract: Securing airports against troublemakers is a tough job. Because of limitations of current screening methods, security personnel around the world, including those in India, are recommending the widespread use of what are called “full body scanners” that would see through the clothing and detect concealed metallic as well as non-metallic objects without touching the passenger. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 8-13 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7818 Title: What’s New <br/> <br/>Abstract: <img src='/../../contents/sr_toc/2010/SR 47(4) (Whats New-Abs).gif' border=0><p><a href='http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/7818/1/SR%2047%284%29%20%28Whats%20New%29.pdf' target='_blank'>Read more...</a> <br/> <br/>Page(s): 60