Franco H Falcone

Twitter for the University of Giessen Parasitology and Zoonoses group ...all things neglected and poverty-associated diseases, IgE, and parasites, and more.

[ProLOEWE @ProLOEWE]

Christoph G. Grevelding 🪱👨‍⚕️👨‍🔬, stellv. Sprecher v. LOEWE-DRUID u. Experte d. @jlugiessen, zum Welttag↔️vernachlässigte Tropenkrankheiten, am 30.01.21🌎 #WorldNTDDay + dessen Bedeutung auch für #Europa🌍🇪🇺 @Uni_MR @goetheuni @PEI_Germany @SBeckerLab @WHO https://t.co/1S91OQ1r3d

[Franco H Falcone @ParaZoon]

Our #openaccess paper describing proof-of-principle of a miniature #SkinPrickTest on a #microarray, authored by Marina Kalli, came out today in #ScientificReports. One step closer to modern #labonachip #diagnosis of #allergy ? https://t.co/RAxlNz8Hyp

[Franco H Falcone @ParaZoon]

An interesting #postdoctoral job opportunity funded by MRC/Newton Fund/Nafosted in the area of antimicrobial resistance and #helicobacterpylori has arisen. See https://t.co/I3MLM1zLQG for details, closing date 30th October 2020. Collaboration UK-Vietnam-Germany.

[Franco H Falcone @ParaZoon]

Ever wondered why the allergic response is conserved in all mammals? Has the allergic phenotype saved the lives of many more mammals than have ever died from #allergy? You can read our take on the evolutionary function of #IgE and the allergic response DOI: 10.1111/all.14570

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@perforin Offer incentives to #reviewers who write good quality, competent reviews and submit them in time? Such as reduced publication fees for their next paper? Just a suggestion... would work for me!

[Franco H Falcone @ParaZoon]

IPSE, a urogenital parasite-derived immunomodulatory protein, ameliorates ifosfamide-induced hemorrhagic cystitis through downregulation of pro-inflammatory pathways.
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-38274-z

[Franco H Falcone @ParaZoon]

Welcoming the new cohort of Pharmacy Students in B33VPI (PHAR3001/3019). We will be using tweets for communication srelated to the world of #parasites, big and large, from viruses to giant tapeworms! May you discover the fascinating world of parasitology!

[Franco H Falcone @ParaZoon]

Can a molecule derived from the egg stage of Schistosoma haematobium, a #parasite affecting the bladder, be used to alleviate #bladder #pain? See our answer @biorxivpreprint
https://t.co/JUB4VFAPIr. More to follow!

[Franco H Falcone @ParaZoon]

Former lab member Naiara Tavares received award for best dissertation at 15th International Symposium on #Schistosomiasis. Big congratulations!

[Franco H Falcone @ParaZoon]

Don't forget about #schistosomiasis!

[Michael H. Hsieh, MD, PhD, FASTMH @perforin]

A colleague performed cystoscopy on a child with hematuria who lived in Mali for a year. First pic is cystoscopic view of sandy patches, second pic is bladder biopsy histology showing schistosome eggs. Don't forget about #schistosomiasis, even in the U.S.! #Schistosomahaematobium

[Paul Brindley @PaulJBrindley]

Thai doctor fights against carcinogenic raw fish dish that killed his parents https://t.co/sOby3TaLDV

[Franco H Falcone @ParaZoon]

Interesting development particularly appreciated by @NottPharmB33VPI who have just learned the intricacies of malaria diagnosis using microscopy and RDTs. What if malaria could be diagnosed with a breath test?

BBC News - Malaria breath test shows promise https://t.co/s2T7yAhGkP

[Franco H Falcone @ParaZoon]

It is great to finally meet all the people you have dealt with by e-mail face-to-face! A great visit to BRI in Rockville, very impressed with their facilities, I already knew about the excellent science! https://t.co/gSLW84bv0D

[Michael H. Hsieh, MD, PhD, FASTMH @perforin]

Thrilled by visit by lab collaborator Franco Falcone @NottPharmB33VPI & kudos 2 lab fellow Rebecca 4 winning 3rd place at Joseph E. Robert, Jr. Research Day at Children's National! @childrenshealth

[Franco H Falcone @ParaZoon]

Learning to catch ticks from tick expert Dr Thomas Mather, URI in Rhode Island. I caught 16 ticks. Don't ask me how many he caught...

[Franco H Falcone @ParaZoon]

Infiltrins: Parasite proteins that easily cross host cell membranes to enter their nucleus. https://t.co/XmPtPaBuBu

[Franco H Falcone @ParaZoon]

Alarm as 'super malaria' spreads in South East Asia. Is malaria becoming untreatable? https://t.co/uOO53118Ic

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Rare malaria death of girl in northern Italy puzzles doctors. Why it pays to be alert at all times! https://t.co/618fYsuUQG

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Malaria drugs fail for first time on patients in UK https://t.co/MoU6KZFNc8

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Today's catchup lecture in C1052 QMC 1-2 pm, not 11-12 am as announced on Moodle

[Franco H Falcone @ParaZoon]

Clarifications regarding Taeniasis vs. cysticercosis posted in the Forum section, check it out on Moodle