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science1 month ago•4 min saved

Malaria’s Achilles’ Heel: Target ARK1 Kinase to Halt Parasite Replication

Malaria still claims about 610,000 lives each year; scientists have identified ARK1, an Aurora-related kinase in Plasmodium parasites, as essential for their unusual cell division and spindle formation. Inactivating ARK1 disrupts replication in both human and mosquito stages, making it a promising parasite-specific drug target. The work, published in Nature Communications, could help develop new antimalarial therapies that spare human cells.

via ScienceAlert|

#ark1 #aurora-related-kinase #drug-target

science2 months ago•4 min saved

Why hard work feels rewarding—and how climate extremes could boost malaria in Africa

The Nature Podcast explores why completing difficult tasks feels rewarding by detailing the brain’s dopamine-driven reward system (discussing Touponse et al.) and also examines how extreme weather events could raise malaria burden in Africa, linking climate fluctuations to challenges in malaria elimination.

via Nature|

#brain-reward #climate-change #dopamine

global-health2 months ago•4 min saved

Permethrin-treated baby wraps cut malaria risk in Ugandan trial

A six-month trial in western Uganda found that babies carried in permethrin-treated wraps had about a two-thirds reduction in malaria cases (0.73 vs 2.14 per 100 babies per week) compared with untreated wraps; safety signals showed a slightly higher rash rate but no withdrawals, and researchers see potential for local production and broader testing before rollout.

via The Guardian|

#global-health #infant-health #malaria

health3 months ago•6 min saved

2025: Key Global Health Milestones and Lessons

Despite funding challenges, 2025 saw significant health victories including the early achievement of vaccinating 86 million girls against cervical cancer, the development of a new malaria treatment, the elimination of measles in several countries, the introduction of a promising HIV prevention drug, and advancements in tuberculosis treatment, all contributing to saving millions of lives worldwide.

via The Guardian|

#health #hiv #malaria

science3 months ago•4 min saved

Mosquitoes Use Human Scent Like GPS to Find Victims

A study reveals that malaria-carrying mosquitoes use human scent, particularly volatile organic compounds and skin acids, as GPS-like signals to locate their hosts, with scent being the primary cue over heat and vision, which can inform new mosquito control strategies.

via Earth.com|

#chemical-signals #human-scent #malaria

health4 months ago•4 min saved

New Single-Dose Malaria Treatment Shows Promise Amidst Drug Resistance

A new drug called GanLum shows promise as an effective alternative to artemisinin-based treatments for malaria, especially in areas facing resistance issues, potentially extending the lifespan of current therapies and saving lives.

via NPR|

#artemisinin #drug-resistance #ganlum

science5 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Uncover Why Malaria Parasites Contain Spinning Iron Crystals

Scientists discovered that the spinning iron crystals inside malaria parasites are powered by a chemical reaction involving hydrogen peroxide, which may help the parasite manage toxic substances and could lead to new drug targets and nanotechnology applications.

via Phys.org|

#hydrogen-peroxide #iron-crystals #malaria

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Global Aid Cuts Threaten Malaria Control and Child Lives

The article warns that cuts in global aid, particularly to malaria programs, threaten to cause a resurgence of malaria in Africa, potentially adding nearly a million deaths by 2030, with environmental changes and drug resistance exacerbating the crisis.

via The Guardian|

#africa #aid-cuts #global-funding

health5 months ago•1 min saved

Snuggly Shield Emerges in Malaria Fight

A study in Uganda found that treating baby wraps with mosquito repellent significantly reduced malaria infections in young children, offering a promising new method for disease prevention.

via The New York Times|

#baby-wraps #disease-prevention #health

health5 months ago•3 min saved

Funding Cuts Threaten Deadly Resurgence of Malaria

A new study warns that cuts in anti-malaria funding from wealthy countries could lead to the deadliest resurgence of the disease, causing millions of deaths and significant economic losses, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The report emphasizes the importance of maintaining or increasing funding to prevent a catastrophic increase in cases and deaths, highlighting the role of international and private sector support in combating malaria.

via The Guardian|

#africa #disease-resurgence #funding-cuts

health6 months ago•4 min saved

CDC Warns of Rising Malaria Risk from Local US Cases

The CDC reports the first locally acquired malaria cases in the US in 20 years, highlighting increased risks due to travel, climate change, and persistent mosquito vectors, with public health responses including mosquito control and public awareness efforts.

via CIDRAP|

#cdc #health #locally-transmitted

health6 months ago•3 min saved

Babies Learn from Soldiers in Malaria Fight

Researchers in Uganda found that treating baby wraps with permethrin significantly reduces malaria infection rates in infants, offering a promising new tool in malaria prevention beyond bed nets, with minimal side effects.

via NPR|

#africa #babies #health

health6 months ago•5 min saved

U.S. Investment in African Malaria Fight Outperforms Wall Street Bets

Malaria in Africa poses a significant economic threat to the US, with the disease causing $12 billion in annual losses to African economies and disrupting US businesses operating there, highlighting a lucrative opportunity for US investment in combating the disease.

via Business Insider Africa|

#africa #health #investment

world7 months ago•1 min saved

Fox News Anchor John Roberts Hospitalized with Severe Malaria

Fox News anchor John Roberts, age 70, is battling a rare and severe case of malaria, a disease caused by a mosquito-borne parasite, which is unusual in the United States. He shared his health update on social media, and fans are sending well-wishes for his recovery.

via PennLive.com|

#fox-news #health #john-roberts

health7 months ago•2 min saved

Fox News Anchor John Roberts Hospitalized with Severe Malaria

Fox News anchor John Roberts was hospitalized with a severe case of malaria after returning from Indonesia, highlighting concerns about the spread of vector-borne diseases like malaria due to climate change, which is expanding the disease's transmission season even in traditionally cooler regions like New York City.

via yahoo.com|

#climate-change #fox-news #health