malaria

GHIT Fund Deepens Support For Schistosomiasis & Leishmaniasis

An additional US$11 million has been committed to developing diagnostics and drugs for neglected tropical diseases.

Guilin Pharma Launches Anti-Malaria Film In Africa

In partnership with the National Malaria Control Program, Guilin Pharma has produced an educational video to promote malaria prevention.

How Malaria Turns Our RBCs Against Us

When red blood cells are infected with malaria parasites, subtle changes in their membrane structure cause them to deform and stick to blood vessel walls.

Scientists Develop ‘Breath Test’ For Malaria

Chemicals in the patient's breath could one day be used to detect malaria infections.

Safety Issues Stall Philippines Dengue Herbal Trial

A controversial trial of herb-derived treatments for dengue has been stalled amidst ethical and drug-resistance concerns.

Drug Resistant Malaria Detected In Myanmar

Artemisinin-resistant malaria parasites have emerged in Myanmar, with 39 percent of the samples testing positive for the K13 mutation.

Tracking Malaria’s Emerging Drug Resistance

A microarray analysis of Southeast Asian malaria patients has revealed the factors driving the growing resistance to the drug Artemisin.

The Cause Of SEA’s Malaria Resistance Pinpointed

Scientists have unraveled how the malaria parasite escapes currently used drugs: mutations in the gene K13.

7 Must-Read Stories In November 2014

Monkeys, mice and koala bears, oh my! Check out these cool stories featured in November.