DDT: Less Is More In Malaria Control

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DDT: Less Is More In Malaria Control

A new malaria study by UQ scientists challenges World Health Organisation guidelines for using DDT chemical spray to kill mosquitoes. DDT is highly toxic, posing significant risks to huma

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