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Scientists at Harvard have created the most detailed maps yet of mitochondria in dangerous parasites, opening new paths to treat rising tick-borne illnesses. The breakthrough could help fight babesiosis and malaria as climate change spreads these diseases.
Scientists in South Korea discovered that soaking plants in ozonated water for just 40 seconds can triple their production of a life-saving antimalarial compound. This simple breakthrough could help fight malaria more effectively in countries where the disease kills hundreds of thousands each year.
Scientists are turning pine bark and marine sponges into powerful new weapons against malaria and babesiosis, two deadly parasites that are outsmarting current treatments. A new $8 million grant is bringing these nature-inspired medicines closer to saving lives.
A robot scientist named Eve is revolutionizing drug research by independently screening thousands of compounds and designing experiments on its own. The AI-powered platform identified a promising malaria treatment in 2018 and represents a new era where labs operate like smart factories instead of craft workshops.
Researchers have solved a 200-year botanical mystery by mapping how cinchona trees naturally produce quinine, the crucial antimalarial compound that saves millions of lives. This breakthrough could lead to better, more accessible malaria treatments for people in need.
Scientists discovered that ruxolitinib, a medication for blood disorders, helps the body fight malaria more effectively and build stronger immunity. The breakthrough could save lives among the 600,000 people, mostly young children, who die from malaria each year.