Research could pave the way to new anti-malarials that work by “jet-lagging” the parasites that cause the disease. DURHAM, N.C. -- Health officials warn that drug resistance could wipe out recent ...

Low doses of a drug already approved for treating rare genetic conditions in humans kills mosquitoes dead. Scientists say it could be a valuable new tool in the fight against disease.

Nitisinone, a drug that is already used to treat two genetic diseases, could be repurposed to control the spread of malaria, ...

Malaria is perhaps the most important parasitic disease worldwide, is caused the protozoan Plasmodium—P. falciparum causes the severest form of the human disease—and is responsible for half a billion ...

Plasmodium parasites that cause Malaria infect hundreds of millions each year, but we still lack a full understanding of how they transmit from host to host and the conditions that enable Plasmodium ...

When a mosquito carrying malaria bites her victim, she injects parasites into the bloodstream ... hitching a ride on an aircraft, causes disease. Travelers to malarial areas have a high risk ...

Sleeping outdoors or with open windows is common in summer to escape the heat. However, lack of mosquito nets or screens can allow easy mosquito access while you're asleep, leading to a higher risk of ...

Prior to 2025, Belize had not reported a single case of malaria since 2018. That led to a certification by WHO in 2023, which was celebrated by the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Belize was once of ...

In a new study, researchers discovered a key process where malarial parasites take up a human ... knowlesi), a parasite that causes malaria in humans, has been generated. The map contains the ...