When foes become friends
Parasites are, by their nature, harmful to their hosts and considered unwanted guests. This must not always be the case though, as parasites have been observed to… Read more »
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The apicomplast, a Plasmodium-specific organelle, proves to be a promising target for a new anti-malaria drug
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The details of the debate on mass deworming in high-risk communities
Do Spatial Insecticides Have a Future in Vector Control?
Current vector control strategies involving LLINs and IRS are effective against malaria transmitting mosquitoes. However, the rise… Read more »
The World’s Most Dangerous Animals are Picky Eaters
Remembering World Mosquito Day, Krisztian Magori reviews a recent paper on the micronutrient requirements of mosquitoes, with the… Read more »
Out of Africa – The new origin story for Malaria
New sampling and sequencing of malaria parasite from apes and monkeys is re-writing the phylogeny and origin story of one of… Read more »
Zika – Points to Ponder
It is that time of year for some buzz about Zika, in terms of public awareness about risk of infection, prevention, control, and… Read more »
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