Equatorial Guinea is a small country in Central Africa, consisting of Rio Muni, Annobon Island, and Bioko Island. It was a Spanish colony and Spanish is its official language. The government is a republic with a president and prime minister, but the president has more power. The population is mostly Bantu, with some Europeans and […]
Papua New Guinea is a diverse country in the Pacific, consisting of the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and offshore islands. It was formerly two territories, united in 1945 and gained independence from Australia in 1975. The country has over 850 native languages and a population of around 6 million. The economy […]
Guinea worm disease is caused by parasites that live on water fleas and is contracted by drinking water containing fleas. The disease is prevalent in remote areas of Africa, India, and Asia. The World Health Organization has launched a campaign to eradicate the disease, and by 2008, incidents had dropped to around 5,000. Prevention is […]
Laboratory animals are bred by specialized companies for genetic purity. Guinea pigs were once popular but are now less so due to long gestation periods and sensitivity to drugs. “Being a guinea pig” can also refer to testing untested products or services. Companies may use smaller divisions as test subjects to gauge public interest. Being […]
