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Experimental, genetically attenuated malaria vaccine warrants further exploration

Findings from a preliminary human study of an experimental, genetically attenuated malaria parasite immunization show this vaccine warrants further exploration.

24 Aug 2022

Modified TB vaccine could help treat non-muscle invasive bladder cancer

A modified tuberculosis (TB) vaccine developed at Texas Biomed could help treat a form of bladder cancer, called non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, without strong side effects.

22 Aug 2022

Study reveals the unique and unconventional way mosquitoes process odors

If you've ever sprayed yourself head to toe in bug repellent, yet still felt like a mosquito magnet, it will come as no shock to you that mosquitoes are very, very good at finding humans to bite.

19 Aug 2022

Study reveals a mechanism linking DDT exposure to Alzheimer's disease

A new study led by researchers from Florida International University (FIU) reveals a mechanism linking the pesticide DDT to Alzheimer's disease.

17 Aug 2022

The BCG vaccine against COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in type 1 diabetic adults

A recent article demonstrated that BCG vaccinations might offer a platform for protection against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants and other pathogenic infections in type 1 diabetics.

17 Aug 2022

Scientists create a mathematical model to predict genetic resistance to antimalarial drugs

Researchers have created a mathematical model to predict genetic resistance to antimalarial drugs in Africa to manage one of the biggest threats to global malarial control.

12 Aug 2022

Gut microbial and immune parameters linked to heterogeneous inter-personal COVID-19 vaccine-triggered immunity

A new study identified the gut microbial and immune variables linked to heterogeneous messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) COVID-19 vaccine responses between individuals.

11 Aug 2022

British Heart Foundation funded Surrey project will address cardiac safety in novel anti-malarial agents

Understanding how drugs used to treat malaria impact the human heart is essential to finally toppling one of the world's most common but serious infections, according to researchers at the University of Surrey.

10 Aug 2022

Next-generation monoclonal antibody prevents malaria

Researchers investigate the pharmacokinetics and safety of L9LS, a monoclonal antibody to prevent malaria.

9 Aug 2022

New approach for developing antiviral drugs could slow down future viral outbreaks, save lives

Just as with COVID-19, future viral outbreaks will have plenty of time to spread before a vaccine becomes available. A new approach developed at NTNU can save lives and prevent the need to shut down society.

9 Aug 2022

What does the future look like for TB care?

In this interview, we speak to Charles Wells from Gates MRI about their current research into tuberculosis (TB) as well as the recent updated guidelines for TB care.

5 Aug 2022

Monoclonal antibody protects U.S. adults from malaria, Phase 1 clinical trial shows

One injection of a candidate monoclonal antibody (mAb) known as L9LS was found to be safe and highly protective in U.S. adults exposed to the malaria parasite, according to results from a National Institutes of Health Phase 1 clinical trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

4 Aug 2022

USF researchers launch a mosquito-tracking dashboard driven by citizen science

To combat the ongoing threat of mosquito-borne diseases worldwide, University of South Florida researchers have launched a mosquito-tracking dashboard driven by citizen science – a scalable solution proven effective in a recent USF study.

2 Aug 2022

Study explores differential antibody-mediated effector functions evoked by two mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers evaluated the differential humoral immune response to two COVID-19 vaccines - messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-1273 and BNT162b2.

2 Aug 2022

New instrument can be clipped on to a smartphone to rapidly test for Zika virus in blood

As seen with the COVID-19 pandemic, detection methods that are rapid, simple, accurate, and sensitive are vital for detecting viral pathogens and for controlling the spread of infectious diseases.

31 Jul 2022

Study uncovers the crucial roles of kinesins during the malaria parasite life cycle

Scientists at the University of Nottingham have made a major breakthrough in understanding how malaria parasites divide and transmit the disease, which could be a major step forwards in helping to prevent one of the biggest killer infections in the world.

29 Jul 2022

Malaria News and Research

Latest Malaria News and Research

Experimental, genetically attenuated malaria vaccine warrants further exploration

Modified TB vaccine could help treat non-muscle invasive bladder cancer

Study reveals the unique and unconventional way mosquitoes process odors

Study reveals a mechanism linking DDT exposure to Alzheimer's disease

The BCG vaccine against COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in type 1 diabetic adults

Scientists create a mathematical model to predict genetic resistance to antimalarial drugs

Gut microbial and immune parameters linked to heterogeneous inter-personal COVID-19 vaccine-triggered immunity

British Heart Foundation funded Surrey project will address cardiac safety in novel anti-malarial agents

Next-generation monoclonal antibody prevents malaria

New approach for developing antiviral drugs could slow down future viral outbreaks, save lives

What does the future look like for TB care?

Monoclonal antibody protects U.S. adults from malaria, Phase 1 clinical trial shows

USF researchers launch a mosquito-tracking dashboard driven by citizen science

Study explores differential antibody-mediated effector functions evoked by two mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines

New instrument can be clipped on to a smartphone to rapidly test for Zika virus in blood

Study uncovers the crucial roles of kinesins during the malaria parasite life cycle

New way to test vaccines may be as rigorous and stringent as exposure to field strains of malaria

Texas Biomed professor to join $577 million effort for developing antivirals against COVID-19 and other viruses

New mouse model faithfully mimics brain damage caused by severe Rift Valley Fever virus infection

New anticoagulant platform holds promise as a revolutionary advancement over the current blood thinners

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Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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