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Escape boxes: Bringing escape room experience into the classroom

British Journal of Educational Technology, 2020
Abstract In this paper, we present an escape box as a means to introduce the escape room concept into classrooms. Recreational escape rooms have inspired teachers all over the world to adapt the popular entertainment activity for education.
Alice Veldkamp, Marie-Christine P J Knippels, Wouter R Van Joolingen   +2 more
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Three Aedes species infested by mermithids in France

Parasite, 2023
Mermithid nematodes (Nematoda, Mermithidae) parasitising mosquitoes could be useful as biological agents for the control of host populations. Nine female mosquitoes belonging to the species Aedes cantans, Ae. communis, and Ae.
Martinet Jean-Philippe, Aatif Issam, Depaquit Jérôme   +2 more
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Interactions between free-living amoebae and Cryptosporidium parvum: an experimental study

Parasite, 2023
Free-Living Amebae (FLA) and Cryptosporidium oocysts occasionally share the same environment. From 2004 to 2016, Cryptosporidium was responsible for 60% of 905 worldwide waterborne outbreaks caused by protozoan parasites.
Lefebvre Marion, Razakandrainibe Romy, Schapman Damien, François Arnaud, Genty Damien, Galas Ludovic, Villena Isabelle, Favennec Loic, Costa Damien   +8 more
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Anti-Toxoplasma gondii effect of lupane-type triterpenes from the bark of black alder (Alnus glutinosa) and identification of a potential target by reverse docking

Parasite, 2022
Toxoplasmosis is a worldwide parasitosis that is generally benign. The infestation may pose a risk to immunocompromized patients and to fetuses when pregnant women have recently seroconverted.
Darme Pierre, Escotte-Binet Sandie, Cordonnier Julien, Remy Simon, Hubert Jane, Sayagh Charlotte, Borie Nicolas, Villena Isabelle, Voutquenne-Nazabadioko Laurence, Dauchez Manuel, Baud Stéphanie, Renault Jean-Hugues, Aubert Dominique   +12 more
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From fairy tales to smart concepts: Storytelling for VR

Smart Cities and Regional Development Journal, 2021
What we see around us and how today will affect tomorrow is all depending on our creativity. Our intelligent life is inspired from our imagination. Since the world exists the main source of ideas has derived from the fairy tales and fables that humanity
Iliana FRANKLIN, Austin HILL, Anastasia GUROVA, Stevie STEDMAN, Leroy T.P. DIAS, Molly BABINGTON   +5 more
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Validation of the Use of Dried Blood Samples for the Detection of Toxoplasma gondii Antibodies in Stray Cats (Felis s. catus)

Pathogens, 2021
If validated beforehand, the analysis of dried blood on blotting paper (BP samples) is very useful for monitoring free-ranging animals. We aimed to validate this method for the detection of antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii in stray cats.
Julie Alice Simon, Dominique Aubert, Régine Geers, Isabelle Villena, Marie-Lazarine Poulle   +4 more
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MALDI-TOF MS Limits for the Identification of Mediterranean Sandflies of the Subgenus Larroussius, with a Special Focus on the Phlebotomus perniciosus Complex

Microorganisms, 2022
Leishmania infantum is the agent of visceral leishmaniasis in the Mediterranean basin. It is transmitted by sandflies of the subgenus Larroussius. Although Phlebotomus perniciosus is the most important vector in this area, an atypical Ph.
Antoine Huguenin, Bernard Pesson, Matthieu L. Kaltenbach, Adama Zan Diarra, Philippe Parola, Jérôme Depaquit, Fano José Randrianambinintsoa   +6 more
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Occurrence and Molecular Characterization of Cryptosporidium Infection in HIV/Aids Patients in Algeria

Viruses, 2023
The estimated prevalence rate of adults living with HIV infection in MENA is one of the lowest in the world. To date, no data on the genetic characteristics of Cryptosporidium isolates from HIV/AIDS patients in Algeria were available. This study aimed to
Malika Semmani, Damien Costa, Nassima Achour, Meriem Cherchar, Hanifa Ziane, Abdelmounaim Mouhajir, Venceslas Villier, Haiet Adjmi Hamoudi, Loic Favennec, Romy Razakandrainibe   +9 more
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On the systematics of Phlebotomus betisi and two new related species from Laos with proposal of the new subgenus Lewisius

Parasite, 2023
Phlebotomus betisi was described from Malaysia and classified after its description in the subgenus Larroussius. It was the only species to have a pharyngeal armature composed of dot-like teeth and an annealed spermatheca whose head is carried by a neck ...
Vongphayloth Khamsing, Randrianambinintsoa Fano José, Lakeomany Khaithong, Phommavanh Nothasine, Mekarnia Nalia, Khadri Mohd Shahar, Kaltenbach Matthieu L., Huguenin Antoine, Martinet Jean-Philippe, Depaquit Jérôme   +9 more
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Heterelogous expression of mutated HLA-G decreases immunogenicity of human embryonic stem cells and their epidermal derivatives

Stem Cell Research, 2014
Human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) are capable of extensive self-renewal and expansion and can differentiate into any somatic tissue, making them useful for regenerative medicine applications.
Longmei Zhao, Takele Teklemariam, Basil M. Hantash   +2 more
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