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Stories tagged with 'malaria'
Malaria eradication
Mosquitoes that can carry malaria eliminated in lab experiments
Researchers have eliminated caged mosquitoes using ‘gene drive’ technology to spread a genetic modification that blocks female reproduction.
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Meds for mozzies
Drugs that stop mosquitoes catching malaria could help eradicate the disease
Researchers have identified compounds that could prevent malaria parasites from being able to infect mosquitoes, halting the spread of disease.
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GENETIC SAFEGUARD
New study pinpoints genes’ protective power against severe malaria
Study sheds new light on the protective effects of genetic variants against malaria - notably those related to red blood cell structure or function.
Eliminating malaria
Removing malaria-carrying mosquitoes unlikely to affect ecosystems, says report
By combining studies on one species of malaria-carrying mosquito, researchers found that no other animals rely solely on them for food.
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Vaccine boost
Combining different malaria vaccines could reduce cases by 91 per cent
Using two experimental anti-malarial vaccines, which work in different ways, can greatly reduce the number of malaria infections in animal studies.
New collaboration
Collaboration with GlaxoSmithKline to target NMT in malaria
Imperial and GSK have signed a collaborative agreement to work on the development of antimalarial agents targeting N-myristoyltransferase (NMT).
Sinden Symposium
Celebrating the science and mentorship of Professor Bob Sinden
Researchers from Imperial and beyond came together at the Royal Institution to celebrate the science and mentorship of Professor Bob Sinden.
ImpFest 2018!
Malaria research at the Imperial Festival
Imperial malaria researchers shared their work with the public through interactive games, demonstrations and conversation at this year's Imp Fest.
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World Malaria Day 2018
Malaria success stories from Imperial
To mark World Malaria Day on 25 April, we look at how Imperial College London has been leading the fight against malaria in the past year.
