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China Is Malaria-Free, Says World Health Organization
China Is Malaria-Free, Says World Health Organization
The certification, a major accomplishment for the world’s most populous nation, may serve as an example to other countries struggling with malaria eradication.
The certification, a major accomplishment for the world’s most populous nation, may serve as an example to other countries struggling with malaria eradication.
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Infectious Disease Researcher Steve Meshnick Dies
Catherine Offord | Aug 13, 2020 | 3 min read
A leading scientist on the mechanisms of action of antimalarial medications, the University of North Carolina professor made contributions to research and mentoring all around the world.
Are We Headed for a New Era of Malaria Drug Resistance?
Natalie Slivinski | Mar 1, 2019 | 10+ min read
Plasmodium falciparum has shown an ability to evade everything we throw at it, most recently artemisinin-based combination therapies, today’s front-line treatment.
Plant Engineered to Produce Higher Levels of Antimalarial Compound
Catherine Offord | Apr 25, 2018 | 2 min read
Researchers used the genome sequence of Artemisia annua to boost the plant’s production of artemisinin.
Antimalarial Drug Mechanism Explained
Karen Zusi | Dec 29, 2015 | 2 min read
Artemisinin targets multiple parasite proteins after being activated by the iron in heme cofactors.
Tinkering With Life
Jef Akst | Oct 1, 2011 | 6 min read
A decade’s worth of engineering-infused biology
Synthetic Biology
J. Craig Venter, George M. Church, and Jef Akst | Oct 1, 2011 | 4 min read
Learn about the field’s first genetic circuits and read forecasts by George M. Church and J. Craig Venter of a future where man-made organisms pump out novel fuels, drugs, and therapies.
Lasker Winners Announced
Jef Akst | Sep 12, 2011 | 2 min read
Discoveries in protein folding and malaria treatment are recognized by the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation.