Tracking of Infectious Diseases in Shahr-i Sokhta (Burnt City) during the Bronze Age (ca. 3200-2200 BCE) through Anemic Signs Observed in Excavated Human Skeletons.

Background: The intriguing area of paleopathology merges the disciplines of archeology and biological studies. Using this line of research, it is possible to identify diseases that have left skeletal traces in the past. In addition, diseases such as various anemia that occur in childhood, when bone tissue is soft and retains evidence, can be identified in ancient bones.

Induction of Artesunate Resistance in 3D7 Strain Using Intermittent Exposure Method and Comparing Sequence between Susceptible and Resistant Strains.

Background: Resistance to artemisinin has threatened major achievements in malaria control, more investigations is needed about resistant strains and related genes. We aimed to induce resistance to artesunate in the 3D7 strain using intermittent exposure method and comparing gene sequence between susceptible and resistance strains.

Methods: 3D7 strain was cultured according to Trager & Jensen method with some modifications.

Phytochemical Composition and Bioassay on Iranian Extracts against (Diptera: Culicidae).

Background: is an important malaria vector mosquito in Iran and other western Asian countries. In many human communities, plant products have been used traditionally instead of synthetic pesticides for mosquito control due to their minimal hazardous effects. , known popularly as felty germander, has been introduced in Persian Medicine (PM) as an insect repellent from a long time ago.

Potential of Antisense on Proliferation Abatement.

Background: Infections by , are becoming increasingly difficult to treat. Therefore, there is an urgent need for novel antimalarial agents' discovery against infection. In present study, we described a 2'-O-Methyl gapmer phosphorothioate oligonucleotide antisense targeting translation initiation region of 3D7 strain gene.

Detection of Malaria Parasites and Other Haemosporidia in Migratory and Native Birds in Mazandaran and Golestan Provinces, Iran.

Background: A variety of haemoprotozoa including , and cause infections in birds and are transmitted by some known vectors. These parasites cause anemia, low appetite, weakness and ultimately death in birds. The present study was aimed to determine these parasites, in birds of Mazandaran and Golestan provinces in Iran.