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Why most life-threatening malaria carrying parasites only infect humans
Washington, Dec. 3 - Researchers have explained why parasites carrying the deadliest form of malaria only infect humans, asserting that the interaction between a parasite protein, called RH5, and a...
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New drug target brings malaria cure closer to reality
Washington, Dec 12 - Researchers, who are trying to understand the biology of the malaria parasite, have discovered a potential weakness- low levels of DNA methylation in Plasmodium's genome "that may...
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New malaria 'blocking' drug raises hopes for new cures
Washington, Dec 23 : In a major breakthrough against fighting malaria, researchers have discovered a new technique to halt the multiplying process of malaria parasites.A new study shows that blocking...
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New treatment brings hope for malaria patients
London, Dec 23 - In view of increasing cases of malaria treatment failures reported across the globe, scientists have now identified a way to stop malaria parasites from multiplying, raising hope for a...
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Indian-origin scientist finds way to treat deadly malaria
New York, Jan 10 - A common but dangerous strain of malaria that hides in the liver, re-emerging years later to trigger new infections and is harder to prevent, diagnose and treat, can soon be...
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New class of molecules could help treat malaria
Washington, March 13 - Researchers have discovered the Achilles heel of the Plasmodium and aims a molecular arrow to destroy it.The group led by Didier Picard, professor of biology at the Faculty of...
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Targeting Anopheles mosquitoes' sperm could help in fight against malaria
Washington, March 8 : Researchers have suggested that targeting sperm protection in mosquitoes could help in the fight against malaria.read more
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New technique could help control and treat malaria
Washington, May 9 - A new study has revealed that single-cell genomics could provide new insight into the biology of malaria parasites, which can improve treatment and control of the disease.read more
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Mobile phone data helps combat malaria more effectively
Washington, May 15 - Researchers from the University of Southampton and the National Vector-borne Diseases Control Programme (NVDCP) have used mobile phone data to help combat malaria more effectively...
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Soon, vaccine that stops malaria parasites from multiplying
Washington, May 22 - Scientists have identified a substance, or antigen, that generates antibodies that can hinder the ability of malaria parasites to multiply, which may protect against severe malaria...
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Bacterial infection in malaria-transmitting mosquito found
Washington, June 7 - Researchers have found the first evidence of an intercellular bacterial infection in natural populations of two species of Anopheles mosquitoes, the major vectors of malaria in...
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Malaria parasite alters host's scent to attract mosquitoes
Washington, July 1 - A new study has revealed that malaria parasites alter the chemical odor signal of their hosts to attract mosquitoes and better spread their offspring.According to researchers,...
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New hope for malaria treatment
Washington, July 2 - Researchers have developed a compound that blocks the action of a key ' gatekeeper' enzyme essential for malaria parasite survival.The researchers have revealed that the compound,...
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First ever malaria vaccines comes closer to reality
Washington, July 29 : A new study has demonstrated how a first-ever controlled malaria infection clinical trial in Africa has paved a way for the development of anti-malarial drugs and vaccines.Salim...
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Scientists identify new malaria vaccine targets
Washington, July 31 - A new research has revealed the discovery of previously untested antigens in Kenya, which could help fight malaria.The researchers from Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)...
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Monthly treatment slashes malaria risk in young kids
Washington, Aug 6 - A new study has found that a year-round preventive drug treatment substantially reduces young children's risk of contracting malaria and poses no serious risk of adverse...
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New hope for curing malaria
Washington, Aug 15 - A new research has developed a fresh computational method to study the function of disease-causing genes with a new discovery of a gene associated with malaria.read more
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New 'man, machine' system provides for improved malaria diagnosis
Washington, Aug 22 - Researchers have found a new 'man and machine' decision support system, which provides more effective diagnosis for malaria than the traditional methods.read more
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Scientists close in on malaria's Achilles heel
Washington, Sept 10 : A new research has revealed a weakness in the complex life cycle of malaria, which has opened avenues for developing new treatment methods.Researcher Alexander Maier from...
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New molecules identified to fight malaria parasite
London, Dec 11 - A team of researchers have identified a family of efficient and selective molecules known as borrelidin which can fight the parasite Plasmodium, causal agent of malaria.The study...
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How malaria-spreading mosquitoes can sense you're at home ready to bite
Washington, Jan 23 - A new study has revealed that malaria-spreading mosquitoes require minute changes in concentrations of exhaled carbon dioxide to know whether you are at home or not, which then...
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Here's how mild reduction in food intake can protect against cerebral malaria
Washington, Jan 31 - A team of scientists has identified two molecular pathways that can lead to new therapeutic targets for cerebral malaria and also, discovered a novel link between food intake...
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Study linking malaria transmission, mosquitoes` sexual biology may yield new...
Washington, Feb 27 - A new study has revealed that malaria transmission is linked to mosquitoes' sexual biology, which can lead to new methods of disease control, particularly in regions hardest hit by...
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Molecular mechanism that makes malaria parasites drug-resistant identified
Washington, Apr 18 - A team of researchers has made key malarial drug-resistance finding.Artemisinins are powerful drugs that have the most rapid action of all current drugs against Plasmodium...
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Why promising malaria vaccine partly protected kids
Washington D.C, Oct 23 - A recent study has explained the mediocre performance of the world's most advanced malaria vaccine candidate, which offers young children partial protection that wanes with...
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