Anti-psoriasis compound could lead to new drug for malaria
Reworking molecules originally designed to fight the skin disease psoriasis could pave the way for a new drug to combat malaria.
Sept. 19, 2019 • ~4 min
Defeat malaria in a generation - here's how
The world could be free of malaria by 2050, says a major report that sets out the road to eradication.
Sept. 8, 2019 • ~7 min
This may be mosquitoes’ secret weapon against malaria
Mosquitoes are pretty good at killing off the parasite that causes malaria. Now scientists know more about how they do it.
July 10, 2019 • ~3 min
Quick test checks for malaria drug resistance
A new test detects malaria drug resistance with only a tiny sample tube, a laptop, and a power source. The work could save lives.
June 25, 2019 • ~4 min
GM fungus rapidly kills 99% of malaria mosquitoes, study suggests
A fungus has been genetically modified with spider venom to kill the mosquitoes that spread malaria.
May 30, 2019 • ~4 min
Bed nets coated with antimalaria compound block parasite
Considering a new strategy for malaria control that complements existing insecticide-treated bed nets, a Harvard-led study found that mosquitoes landing on surfaces coated with the antimalarial drug atovaquone were blocked from developing the parasite that causes the disease.
Feb. 28, 2019 • ~5 min
Can parasite ‘birth control’ fight malaria’s spread?
Targeting newly discovered proteins key to the malaria parasite's life cycle could offer another weapon in the fight against the disease.
Jan. 31, 2019 • ~5 min
Is malaria research leaving out the human factor?
"There's been a big focus on mosquito behavior. But you have to look at mosquitoes and people together to really understand what is going on..."
Jan. 22, 2019 • ~4 min
Vaccine for pregnancy malaria passes human safety check
A new vaccine for deadly pregnancy malaria is safe for people, results of the first clinical trial in humans show.
Jan. 11, 2019 • ~5 min
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