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January 25, 2018

MMV malaria box phenotyped against plasmodium and toxoplasma

Scientists have completed phenotypic screening of a large collection of potent chemical inhibitors (known as MMV Malaria Box), against pathogenic parasites toxoplasma gondii and plasmodium falciparum, […]
January 24, 2018

tRNA fragments in mosquitoes may play role in spreading disease

tRNA fragments — small sections of transfer RNA molecules — have recently been discovered to play active roles in the biology of diverse organisms. Now, these […]
January 24, 2018

For global invasion, Argentine ants use chemical weapons

Researchers show how Argentine ants use chemical secretions as weapons in their interactions with harvester ants, which are native to California. The findings could help in […]
January 23, 2018

Viral probe gives ringside view of cell-to-cell combat

A fascinating blow-by-blow account of the arms struggle between plants and viral pathogens, is revealed in new research. Viral probe gives ringside view of cell-to-cell combat […]