Two commentaries in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases highlight that while national initiatives on snakebite are commendable, the path to truly overcoming snakebite is complex and requires careful navigation.
Jaechanax kuranganiensis larva. Credit authors - https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2025.3421
Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown species of the unique aquatic insect known as the water-penny beetle, marking the first-ever record of its genus in Tamil Nadu. The discovery, made in the fast-flowing Kurangani stream of the Bodi hills, introduces Jaechanax kuranganiensis to the world.
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