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

RICHMOND, Va. (March 10, 2009) -- Virginia Commonwealth University Life Sciences researchers have discovered a new mechanism the malaria parasite uses to enter human red blood cells, which could lead ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers said they have identified a new “hidden” life cycle of malaria parasites in the human spleen — a ...

Malaria symptoms occur once the parasite's asexual stages begin replicating inside red blood cells. However, these asexual forms must transform into male and female stages called gametocytes in order ...

The malaria parasite is still killing almost half a million people every year. A project has now identified a gene that holds out the prospect of a safe, effective live vaccine. The study is published ...