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 antibodies bind to the surface of the sporozoites, the infectious form of the malaria parasite which is injected into the blood by the mosquito.
Newly discovered antibodies 'nip' malaria in the bud
Newly discovered antibodies 'nip' malaria in the bud
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