Joseph ShavitDec 28, 2022Novel evolutionary theory says genetic mutations aren't always randomResearchers have brought the first evidence of nonrandom mutation in human genes, challenging a core assumption at the heart of evolution.
Joseph ShavitDec 10, 2022Life-saving infrared light beam can detect malariaA fast, needle-free malaria detection tool developed by a University of Queensland-led team could help save hundreds of thousands of lives.
Joseph ShavitOct 24, 2022Groundbreaking study finds monoclonal antibodies can prevent MalariaOne injection of a candidate monoclonal antibody (mAb) known as L9LS was found to be safe and highly protective in adults exposed to malaria
Joseph ShavitOct 21, 2022Scientists engineer mosquitoes that can’t spread malariaScientists have engineered mosquitoes that slow the growth of malaria-causing parasites in their gut, preventing transmission of the disease
Joshua ShavitAug 18, 2022Major breakthrough in the growth, transmission and prevention of malariaScientists have made a major breakthrough in understanding how malaria parasites divide and transmit the disease.
Joseph ShavitJun 6, 2022Self-destructing parasites -- New weapon against drug-resistant malariaOver the last 50 years, malaria parasites have developed resistance to seven drugs, but a new way to identify future antimalarials holds
Joseph ShavitMar 30, 2022Mosquito netting innovation halves malaria infection in TanzaniaA novel class of bed net kills mosquitoes resistant to traditional insecticides by making them unable to move reducing malaria infections.