Malaria Was Cured With Dried Leaves, Plant Therapy in Congo, Study Says

MEDICINE & HEALTH 04.26.2017 08:19 AM

In a study by Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Artemisia annua was used to heal 18 severe cases of malaria in Congo.

Malaria Vaccine To Be Piloted In Ghana, Kenya and Malawi; WHO Aims To Wipe Deadly Disease By 2040

04.24.2017 12:59 PM

The first pilot testing of the malaria vaccine of Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi will start in 2018. Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi were mentioned to be the African trio chosen to receive the first malaria vaccine starting in 2018.

Astonishing Red-Eyed Mutant Jewel Wasps Created By Scientists Through CRISPR Gene-Slicing Technology

04.21.2017 12:15 PM

The said experiment is intended to find out whether CRISPR gene-slicing technology could be used in small organisms.

Malaria Threat May Face The End: New Research Explores Opportunities To Prevent The Disease

04.14.2017 06:44 AM

A team of researchers has recently succeeded to analyze minutely the harmful disease, malaria, and explores the opportunities to create an effective preventive way.

Malaria Prevention: Researchers Discover Parasite’s Proteins as Key in Creating Vaccine for the Deadly Disease

04.11.2017 16:16 PM

A vaccine for one of the world's deadliest disease might be on its way. The Malaria vaccine has been reported to be near to success amid thousands of cases.

Transgenic Plant Treating Malaria: AaMYB1 Gene In Artemisia Annua

03.29.2017 19:08 PM

This discovery from the transgenic plant is a major step towards reducing the cost of the necessary drug for the treatment of malaria.

Malaria Parasites Have The Superpower To Pass Through Cell Walls

03.29.2017 10:29 AM

While working on the first insectary to grow human malaria parasites, researchers observed certain proteins that facilitate malaria parasites to 'walk through cell walls'

Venezuela’s Illegal Gold Mines Cause Death, Malaria, Gang Fights And Deforestation

03.21.2017 01:12 AM

Venezuela’s illegal mining has caused more miners' deaths, increased malaria cases, too much gang fights and intense deforestation.

Malaria: Study On Its Growth & Escape In Red Blood Cells Towards Development Of New Treatment

03.16.2017 18:49 PM

A new study show how malaria parasite develops and escape inside a host’s red blood cell. How does this study affect the advancement of the parasite’s treatment?

Mosquito Saliva-Derived Vaccine Could Prevent Malaria, Dengue, Zika, And West Nile

02.23.2017 00:43 AM

Surprisingly, a culprit can also kill its own bad influences. Studies are conducted regarding a mosquito-derived vaccine known to eliminate mosquito-borne diseases.

Controversial CRISPR Can Alter And Wipe Out Malaria

02.22.2017 00:15 AM

It seems that the CRISPR technology is worth a court battle after the patent battle between the Broad Institute and the University of California. Now, several scientists are seeing light to this gene technology which can actually solve epidemics like malaria.

Malaria Parasite Allures Mosquitos Because Of Certain Scent

02.14.2017 04:57 AM

Studies have found that people whom have contacted malaria parasite release a certain odor that lures more mosquitoes.

Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Might Spell End Of Malaria

12.13.2015 21:30 PM

Imperial College London is successful in modifying the Anopheles gambiae gene to destroy malaria worldwide.

Malaria Vaccine Maybe A Potential Cure For Cancer

10.19.2015 02:22 AM

A malaria vaccine for pregnant women appears to be a potential cure for cancer found by Columbia. Researchers and Scientist from the University of Copenhagen with the help of the University of British Columbia found what appears to be a potential cure for cancer from the malaria vaccine for pregnant women.

Red Blood Cells Reveal Trap Door for Malaria—How This Parasite Finds Its Way In

05.07.2015 14:47 PM

In breaking news out of Harvard, researchers announce today they may have identified a crucial link in the deadly chain of malaria infection – the red blood cell’s entry portal for the lethal parasite, Plasmodium falciparum. Their discovery may pave the way for a much anticipated therapy – a vaccine.

Disease Now Poses Greatest Threat to Earthquake Victims in Nepal

05.04.2015 13:38 PM

The loss of life to the earthquake stricken areas of Nepal has been catastrophic, but now survivors are facing a new threat that could pose an even greater risk that the quake and its aftershocks - disease.

Leading Malaria Vaccine Has Disappointing Results

04.24.2015 15:30 PM

The leading malaria vaccine candidate has shown disappointing results, the final study showing that in many cases it simply doesn't work very well and that the initial protection fades with time.

Scientists Develop New Insecticide to Fight Off Mosquitoes

04.02.2015 15:13 PM

New Tool in the Fight against Mosquitoes Most people care about animals, some are even vegetarians or vegans, but not many people care about insects. Still, no insectgets so much active hate as the mosquito.

Cure for Cancer: Cure-All Borrelidin Molecule Could Hold the Key to Cancer Treatment

04.02.2015 10:27 AM

New Drug Candidate Is Anti-Everything Natural or traditional medicine usually isn't the strongest option when combating a disease. However, studying traditional herbs and other natural products can be an excellent starting point for modern medicine.

Genome Editing Now Fighting Mosquitoes, Killing Bacteria, and Improving Pigs

03.27.2015 16:23 PM

Genome Editing: Fighting Mosquitoes, Killing Bacteria, and Improving Pigs Earlier in the week we covered a breakthrough in scientists' ability to create transgenic mice for medical and other biological research.