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fromNature
2 weeks ago

David Nabarro obituary: global-health leader who fought malnutrition, malaria, Ebola and COVID-19

David Nabarro led global health responses—malnutrition, malaria, Ebola, COVID-19—advocated nutrition and sustainable development, and built partnerships at DFID, WHO and the UN.
fromPrx
4 weeks ago

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Palestinians in Gaza are reacting with dread to the announcement that Israel's security cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza City.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A genetic tweak could prevent mosquitoes from transmitting malaria

A single gene edit in mosquitoes can prevent the malaria parasite from spreading, potentially transforming populations to become resistant to transmission.
Public health
fromNature
1 month ago

Lethal malaria parasite's weaknesses revealed

Genomic analysis of Plasmodium falciparum reveals targets for developing more resilient drugs.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Malaria back with a vengeance' in Zimbabwe as number of deaths from the disease triple

Malaria cases in Zimbabwe surged dramatically due to US aid cuts, with outbreaks increasing from one to 115 in 2025.
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fromBon Appetit
1 month ago

The Best Tonic Water for Cocktails, According to Bon Appetit Editors

Cinchona bark, discovered by Jesuit missionaries, contains quinine, vital for malaria treatment, leading to the rise of tonic water.
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: The first malaria treatment for babies wins approval

The first malaria treatment specifically formulated for infants has been approved in Switzerland and will soon be available in parts of Africa.
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fromNature
2 months ago

RIFINs displayed on malaria-infected erythrocytes bind KIR2DL1 and KIR2DS1 - Nature

Understanding the interactions between RIFIN proteins and immune receptors is crucial for developing strategies to combat malaria, particularly in regions heavily affected by the disease.
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Medicine
fromNews Center
2 months ago

Study Uncovers Key Biological Markers in Severe Malaria - News Center

Identification of biological markers may improve treatments for severe malaria in children.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Scientists propose novel way of treating mosquitoes for malaria

US researchers propose using malaria drugs to cure mosquitoes instead of killing them, aiming to prevent disease transmission.
Coating bed nets with malaria drugs could effectively reduce parasite spread among mosquitoes.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

These malaria drugs treat the mosquitoes - not the people

New compounds target malaria parasites in mosquitoes, offering hope against insecticide resistance.
Genetic mutations linked to pregnancy loss discovered, enabling potential embryo screening.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The deadly riddle of blackwater fever: the search for answers over illness killing Uganda's children

Historically, blackwater fever was seen among European expatriates who took small doses of quinine as an antimalarial, and became less common when other drugs took over.
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