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March 20, 2018

Newly described human antibody prevents malaria in mice

Scientists have discovered a human antibody that protected mice from infection with the deadliest malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum. The research findings provide the basis for future […]
March 19, 2018

Newly discovered antibodies 'nip' malaria in the bud

Scientists have discovered a new class of antibodies that potently block malaria parasites in the initial phase of the infection thus, conferring a sterilizing immunity. These […]
March 16, 2018

Climate change promotes the spread of mosquito and tick-borne viruses

Scientists find that global warming has allowed disease-bearing insects to proliferate, increasing exposure to viral infections. Climate change promotes the spread of mosquito and tick-borne viruses […]
March 15, 2018

New understanding of parasite biology might help stop malaria transmission

Researchers made an important step toward deeper understanding of how malaria blood stage parasites turn the switch to become transmissible to other humans. This knowledge is […]