Synthetic compound shows promise against susceptible and drug-resistant strains of human malaria parasites
In 2022, nearly 619,000 deaths worldwide from malaria were caused by Plasmodium falciparum, the most virulent, widespread and deadly human ...
Tag: parasites
Nuclear parasites in deep-sea mussels
Most animals live in close relationship with bacteria. Some of them live inside the cells of their hosts, but very ...
Mapping the sex lives of malaria parasites at single-cell resolution reveals the genetics underlying transmission
Malaria is caused by a eukaryotic microbe of the genus Plasmodium and is responsible for more deaths than all other ...
Understanding how parasites disarm host defenses
Pathogens hijack host cell functions by expressing or secreting effector proteins, thereby creating environments conducive to their survival and reproduction. ...
Circadian rhythms appear to influence vulnerability to malaria parasites
A discovery by McGill-affiliated researchers could lead to more effective treatment for malaria and other parasitic diseases. When mice are ...
Researchers find that blocking an essential nutrient inhibits the growth of malaria parasites
Living organisms often create from scratch what is necessary for life. For humans, this process means the creation of the ...
