Advisable Quote by Ronald Ross
“Lately, however, on abandoning the brindled and grey mosquitos and commencing similar work on a new, brown species, of which I have as yet obtained very few individuals, I succeeded in finding in two of them certain remarkable and suspicious cells containing pigment identical in appearance to that of the parasite of malaria. As these cells appear to me to be very worthy of attention ... I think it would be advisable to place on record a brief description both of the cells and of the mosquitos.”
About This Quote
Source Scientific Journal: Transactions of the Royal Society (1900) – Parasitology report
Ross observed unusual pigmented cells in a new mosquito species, resembling malaria parasites, suggesting potential new vectors and prompting further study.
In simple terms: Found cells that look like malaria parasites in a new mosquito.
Key Takeaway
Investigate these cells to assess disease risk.
Themes
parasitology
vector biology
scientific observation
Mood
cautious
inquisitive
Type
research
exploratory
When to use this quote
- public health surveillance
- field sampling
- lab analysis
Key Concepts
malaria research
entomology
Questions to Reflect On
- Could these cells truly transmit malaria?
- What methods confirm parasite identity?
A Different Perspective
The finding may be an artifact or misidentification without molecular confirmation.
