The study reveals that ARK1 controls spindle formation during malaria parasite division. Blocking this protein disrupted parasite replication and prevented development within hosts, offering a new ...

Scientists have uncovered a crucial weakness in the malaria parasite that could open the door to new treatments. Researchers identified a protein called Aurora-related kinase 1 (ARK1) that acts like a ...

Understanding how the human immune system fights Plasmodium vivax paves the way for the first effective vaccine against it.

The new WHO guidance strengthens the fight against Plasmodium vivax malaria by combining safer radical cure medicines with routine G6PD testing to prevent dangerous side effects. By clearing both ...

New research co-led by Burnet Institute and WEHI has uncovered how the human immune system fights Plasmodium vivax, paving ...

Comprehensive genetic mapping of Plasmodium knowlesi, a zoonotic parasite that causes malaria, has revealed the genes required for malaria infection of the blood, and those driving drug resistance. By ...

Explore the latest breakthrough in malaria drugs targeting a unique protein essential for the parasite's survival and transmission.

You can take certain steps to lower your chances of becoming an unwitting host to one of these nasties. Practicing basic hygiene is key, Mena Lora says. Wash your hands with soap regularly, use insect ...

Scientists find ARK1 protein vital for malaria parasite division; disabling it halts replication and transmission, offering a ...