Simona John von FreyendMonash University Latest articles by Simona John von Freyend Bites and Parasites: Vector-Borne Diseases and the Bugs Spreading Them By Simona John von Freyend published 2 May 14 Opinion Instead of through the air or directly by human contact, these pathogens need to hitch a ride for transmission. Vectors are any organisms that carry disease-causing pathogens from host to host. Opinion Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1What is 'induced atmospheric vibration' and did it really cause power outages across Spain and Portugal?2'How could it have been allowed to happen?': The threat of 'superbugs' was known from the first antibiotic, but we've failed to stop it.3Yellowstone holds potentially untapped cache of 'carbon-free' helium for rockets, reactors and superconductors4Do sharks make noises? An accidental discovery might just answer that question5Heavy dusting of 'pineapple powder' paints Hawaii's volcanoes white after near-record snowfall — Earth from space
Bites and Parasites: Vector-Borne Diseases and the Bugs Spreading Them By Simona John von Freyend published 2 May 14 Opinion Instead of through the air or directly by human contact, these pathogens need to hitch a ride for transmission. Vectors are any organisms that carry disease-causing pathogens from host to host.
