A key enzyme involved in survival of the parasite responsible for malaria has been discovered by scientists. Tropical malaria is responsible for more than 1.2 million deaths annually. Severe forms of the disease are mainly caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum, transmitted to humans by female Anopheles mosquitoes. Malaria eradication has not been possible due to the lack of vaccines and the parasite's ability to develop resistance to most drugs. An ...via Medindia Health News More READ
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