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Malaria Parasite Protein Identified as Potential New Target for Drug Treatment
April 24, 2013 — Scientists have discovered how a protein within the malaria parasite is essential to its survival as it develops inside a mosquito. They believe their findings identify this protein as a potential ... > full story -
Quest for Edible Malarial Vaccine Leads to Other Potential Medical Uses for Algae
April 19, 2013 — Can scientists rid malaria from the Third World by simply feeding algae genetically engineered with a vaccine? That's the question biologists sought to answer after they demonstrated last May that ... > full story -
Discovery Points to New Approach to Fight Dengue Virus
April 11, 2013 — Researchers have discovered that rising temperature induces key changes in the dengue virus when it enters its human host, and the findings represent a new approach for designing vaccines against the ... > full story -
Launch of Semi-Synthetic Artemisinin a Milestone for Malaria, Synthetic Biology
April 11, 2013 — The best therapy today for malaria is a drug combination that includes a derivative of artemisinin, now solely available from plants grown in Asia and Africa. On Apr. 11, the first semi-synthetic ... > full story -
Fighting Disease from Within the Mosquito: New Techniques to Help Halt the Spread of Disease
April 10, 2013 — Scientists have revealed a new technique to introduce disease-blocking bacteria into mosquitoes, with promising results that may halt the spread of diseases such as dengue, yellow fever and ... > full story -
Currently Used Drugs Found Active in Laboratory Mice Against Bioterror Threats
April 9, 2013 — In the most extensive screen of its kind, scientists have demonstrated the feasibility of repurposing already-approved drugs for use against highly pathogenic bacteria and viruses. The pathogens ... > full story -
Plant Proteins Control Chronic Disease in Toxoplasma Infections
April 8, 2013 — A new discovery about the malaria-related parasite Toxoplasma gondii -- which can threaten babies, AIDS patients, the elderly and others with weakened immune systems -- may help solve the mystery of ... > full story -
Newly Discovered Blood Protein Solves 60-Year-Old Riddle
April 8, 2013 — Researchers have discovered a new protein that controls the presence of the Vel blood group antigen on our red blood cells. The discovery makes it possible to use simple DNA testing to find blood ... > full story -
Cancer Drugs an Unexpected Ally in the Battle Against Malaria
April 2, 2013 — Scientists tested the efficacy of cancer drugs at killing the malaria parasite during the liver phase with astonishing success. This research paves the way for future studies using cancer drugs that ... > full story -
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Mosquito Genetic Complexity May Take a Bite out of Efforts to Control Malaria
April 1, 2013 — New research documents how the genetic structure of African malaria mosquitoes is evolving, which could lead to implications for controlling ... > full story
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