"Breakthrough: Blocking Nutrient Inhibits Malaria Parasite Growth"
Researchers at Virginia Tech have discovered that blocking the malaria parasite's access to essential fatty acids inhibits its growth. By preventing the parasite from scavenging fatty acids, the researchers found that it could no longer grow. This breakthrough could lead to new ways to fight malaria, as targeting two enzymes involved in breaking down host lipids to release fatty acids could be a potential therapeutic treatment for the disease.