Cattle Ticks Talk in Region 1
Ticks are common ectoparasites that live within the skin of its host to thrive and survive. They can burrow into, feed, dwell, and reproduce onto the host’s skin to derive their sustenance. In most cases, this eventually leads to infestations and pathology. Among cattle, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus is one of the most widely distributed species of cattle ticks around the world, most especially in tropical and subtropical countries. Some of the alarming dangers of the cattle ticks’ infestation include transmission of diseases from cattle to humans, considered to be the second worldwide vector of human diseases, and even deaths.
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R&D Capacity Building in the South: Emergency Food, Smart Energy
DOST NRCP RDLead Program has approved on 01 October 2021 the deployment of experts on food science and energy engineering to institutions in the south, the Philippine Women's College Davao City (PWC) and the Batangas State University (BatStateU). The two experts will be involved in various activities that are developed and structured to facilitate the enhancement of R&D capabilities of the institutions.
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Spanish Scholar, National Scientist to grace NRCP’s Quincentennial Lecture on Oct. 13
The fifth Quincentennial Public Lecture of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) on October 13, 2021 goes international with the participation of a scholar from Spain.
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Mindanaoan scholars tackle issues of Mamanwa, Moro, Lumads in 4th NRCP Quincentennial lecture
Two Mindanaoan scholars discussed the struggles and issues of the Mamanwa, the Lumads, and Muslim groups in Mindanao during the 4th public lecture of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) on September 15, 2021 via Zoom.
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