Parasites are a major global health problem, underlying many human diseases worldwide. For example, Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite responsible for malaria, plays a well-established role; however, ...

Scientists have uncovered a crucial weakness in the malaria parasite that could open the door to new treatments. Researchers identified a protein called Aurora-related kinase 1 (ARK1) that acts like a ...

Within-host dynamics of malaria infections encompass the complex interplay between parasite replication, host immune responses and the transition of parasites to transmissible stages. Following ...

Parasites are a major global health problem, underlying many human diseases worldwide. For example, Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite responsible for malaria, plays a well-established; however, its ...

Malaria parasites are transmitted to the vertebrate host through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Once inside the body, the parasite makes its way into the circulation and within ...

An international team of scientists has shed light on the development of the malaria parasite and have identified a unique protein essential for its survival and transmission, which offers a promising ...