13 research outputs found
The Nature of Modeling
Modeling is one of the most fundamental processes of the human mind. Yet it is often misunderstood in ways that seriously limit our ability to function coherently and effectively in the world. The use of inappropriate models (or the inappropriate use of modeling itself) i
Likely Autochthonous Transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi to Humans, South Central Texas, USA
Chagas disease, caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, is a major neglected tropical disease affecting the Americas. The epidemiology of this disease in the United States is incomplete. We report evidence of likely autochthonous vectorborne transmission of T. cruzi and health outcomes in T. cruzi–seropositive blood donors in south central Texas, USA