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Molecular Basis for Sugar Import in Malaria Parasites

Scientists identify the process by which the malaria parasite imports sugar, a potential target for inhibiting parasitic development.

By Thomas Locke, 3 years7th February 2020 ago
Malaria Minute

Optimising Vaccine Efficacy Using Tobacco Mosaic Virus

Use of the tobacco mosaic virus platform to administer malaria antigens induces high and durable efficacy in macaques and individuals with an African-centric genetic variation may have an improved response to malaria.

By Thomas Locke, 3 years31st January 2020 ago
Malaria Minute

Antibodies Marker of Exposure to Malaria in Pregnant Women

Malaria antibodies in pregnant women may be a marker of exposure, not protection, from malaria and a combination of antimalarial drugs is less efficacious than if used in tandem.

By Thomas Locke, 3 years24th January 2020 ago
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Single-Cell Genome Processing Demonstrates Origin of Complex Malaria

Single-cell genome processing yields surprising results about the origin of complex malaria and study finds that the management of malaria in children at schools is ineffective.

By Thomas Locke, 3 years17th January 2020 ago
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Kelch13 Protein Responsible for Artemisinin Resistance

A mechanism of resistance to artemisinin is identified and researchers find that breastfeeding could help to prevent malaria in babies.

By Thomas Locke, 3 years10th January 2020 ago
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DNA Methylation Inhibitor Molecules Kill Plasmodium Parasites

Researchers from the Pasteur Institute discover molecules that can kill the malaria parasite and researchers from LSTM identify a resistance mechanism for insecticides used on bed nets.

By Thomas Locke, 3 years3rd January 2020 ago
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Gene Drives Most Efficient Method of Genetic Mosquito Control

Gene drives prove most efficient in the introduction of a transgene in populations of Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes.

By Thomas Locke, 3 years27th December 2019 ago
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WEHI Researchers Discover Transmission-Blocking Drug

Researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall institute identify a new drug which blocks plasmepsin, a critical enzyme in gametocyte production.

By Thomas Locke, 3 years20th December 2019 ago
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New Funding for RTS,S Vaccine Trial

The Gavi Alliance grant an additional $11.6 million in funding to extend clinical trials of the RTS,S vaccine.

By Thomas Locke, 3 years13th December 2019 ago
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World Malaria Report Places Emphasis on Pregnant Women and Children

The WHO publish their annual World Malaria Report which, this year, places emphasis on protecting pregnant women and children from malaria.

By Thomas Locke, 3 years6th December 2019 ago

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