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Biology, habitat and diseases of flies

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In this video, Dr Ailie Robinson discusses the biology, habitats and diseases of flies. Many fly species are vectors of human disease (did you know that the mosquito is a fly?).

Dr Robinson’s work and this step focus primarily on biology and control of Musca sorbens, the putative vector of trachoma. She is part of the Stronger SAFE team, a Wellcome Trust funded project which aims to increase our understanding of how trachoma is transmitted, leading to the development and testing of new, more effective interventions and treatment approaches.

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