Malaria Mutation Makes Plasmodium falciparum Invisible in Rapid Test, Contributes to 80% False Negative Test Rates

Medicine & Technology Apr 26, 2024

A certain mutation in malaria makes P. falciparum invisible in rapid diagnostic tests. Continue reading to learn more.

Mosquitoes Turned Into Malaria Vaccine Delivery System; How Effective Is This Method?

Oct 02, 2022

Scientists used genetically modified mosquitoes called Plasmodium falciparum to deliver malaria vaccines. Find out how effective these parasites are as a vaccine delivery system.

Plasmodium Falciparum: New Study Reveals How This Malaria Parasite Regulates Its Reaction to High Fever

Aug 16, 2021

Researchers recently showed how P. Falciparum, a malaria parasite regulates its own response to high temperature or fever.

mRNA Vaccine Provides Full Protection from Malaria, Study in Mice Shows

Jun 19, 2021

Researchers recently collaborated to develop an mRNA vaccine that can provide full protection against malaria in animal models, specifically mice.