Malaria maps
Atlas of malaria parasite gene activity provides targets for drugs and vaccines
Researchers have mapped in fine detail the genetic changes malaria parasites go through as they prepare to infect people.
Stories tagged with 'malaria'
MediSieve moves
Life sciences startup moves to dedicated Incubator lab to focus on COVID-19
Having pivoted their technology to treat hyperinflammation in COVID-19, the MediSieve team has moved into their own space at the White City Incubator.
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New malaria diagnostics
Smart diagnostics: the stepping stone in the pathway to malaria elimination
The next generation of smart malaria diagnostics hold the key to treating malaria effectively and assisting surveillance to stop its spread.
Modifying methods
Simple genetic modification aims to stop mosquitoes spreading malaria
Altering a mosquito’s gut genes to make them spread antimalarial genes to the next generation of their species shows promise for curbing malaria.
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Passing the baton
The power of networks: Reflecting on 4 years as Malaria Network co-director
After 4 years Prof Jake Baum is stepping down as co-director of the Imperial College Network of Excellence in Malaria. He reflects on its achievements
News in brief
Post-monsoon pollution and women of the Future: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
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Disease burden
COVID-19 pandemic could significantly increase HIV, TB and malaria cases
Some regions may see deaths related to HIV, TB and malaria increase by up to 10, 20 and 36% respectively over five years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Modified mosquitoes
Malaria mosquitoes eliminated in lab by creating all-male populations
A modification that creates more male offspring was able to eliminate populations of malaria mosquitoes in lab experiments.
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Biological drug discovery
Bacteria ‘factories’ used to discover potential new malaria drugs
Researchers have engineered bacteria to produce new versions of a potential antibiotic molecule, some with potent antimalarial properties.
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COVID-19 and malaria
What the COVID-19 pandemic means for Africa, and for malaria
The spread of COVID-19 in Africa as it enters malaria transmission season could have devastating consequences for the region.
