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<strong>About SCAN</strong><br />
The schistosomiasis collection at NHM &ndash; SCAN is a global repository of schistosomiasis-related samples and contextual data. SCAN is based at the Natural History Museum (NHM), and is a WHO Collaborating Centre for the identification and characterisation of schistosomes and their intermediate snail hosts.</p>
<p><strong>SCAN:</strong><br />
Consolidates recent and legacy collections of schistosomes and their intermediate snail hosts<br />
Provides field and laboratory-based research support<br />
Stores samples using methods compatible with a range of molecular techniques<br />
Maximises data associated with each sample<br />
Undertakes sample processing by appropriate molecular methods<br />
Facilitates research by providing access to the collections and data.</p>
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