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Genomic Studies Presented at ASHG Explore Malaria Responses in West African Children

Investigators got a look at metabolomic, gene expression, and regulatory features that shifted over time in response to Plasmodium falciparum infection.

Nature Papers Malaria Parasites Evading Diagnostic Test, Computational Resources for Precision Cancer Treatments

In Nature this week: malaria-causing parasite is evolving to escape detection by rapid diagnostic tests, and more.

Cell Papers Examine Rise of SARS-CoV-2 Variants, Kākāpō Genomes, Malaria Parasite Sequencing

In Cell this week: convergent evolution among SARS-CoV-2 viral variants, endangered kākāpō genome sequence, and more.

Nature Papers Present Smartphone Platform for DNA Diagnosis of Malaria, Mouse Lines for Epigenomic Editing

In Nature this week: a low-cost tool to detect infectious diseases like malaria, and more.

Driving Malaria-Carrying Mosquitoes Down

Researchers from the UK and Italy have tested a gene drive for mosquitoes to limit the spread of malaria, NPR reports.

May 13, 2020

Transcriptional Signatures May Identify Whether Malaria Vaccines Are Effective

Dec 10, 2019

Co-Diagnostics Continues Global Expansion With Africa Alliance, New India Facility
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Nov 14, 2019

Gene Screen Leads to Potential Malaria Targets in Liver-Stage Plasmodium Parasites

Oct 31, 2019

Sherlock Biosciences Aims to Create Dx Tool for 'Where Testing Should be Done, But Isn't'
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Aug 22, 2019

Malaria Cell Atlas Encompasses Transcriptomic Profiles Throughout Parasite's Life Cycle

Jul 2, 2019

Vanderbilt Sample Prep Method May Enable Whole-Blood Malaria Drug Resistance Test at Point of Care
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Apr 30, 2019

Malaria Test from Eiken Chemical Detects Less-Diagnosed Species
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Mar 20, 2019

Insecticide Resistance Marker in Malaria Vector Tracks With Reduced Efficacy of Treated Bednets

Mar 1, 2019

Origami-Inspired Microfluidic Technology May Enable Malaria Detection in Low-Resource Settings
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Feb 8, 2019

U Maryland Researchers, Vaccine Maker Sanaria Collaborate on Plasmodium Sequencing Study
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Dec 4, 2018

Malaria Drug Resistance Genetic Features Profiled in Southeast Asia

Aug 20, 2018

Ape Parasite Genomes Suggest African Origin for Human Malaria-Causing Plasmodium Vivax

Jun 27, 2018

Dual RNA Sequencing Enables Host-Pathogen Transcriptome Analysis of Uncomplicated, Severe Malaria

May 21, 2018

Human Malaria Parasite's Evolution Refined by Genomes of Great Ape Pathogens

May 3, 2018

Human Malaria Parasite Mutagenesis Highlights Essential Genes, Potential Drug Targets

Apr 24, 2018

Sweet Wormwood Genome Provides Clues for Boosting Production of Antimalarial Compound

Mar 27, 2018

Malaria Cell Atlas Tracks Parasite Activity With Single-Cell Transcriptomes

Mar 8, 2018

Sickle Cell Origins Unraveled From Contemporary Genome Sequences

Feb 2, 2018

Parasite Genome Analysis Points to Rapid Rise of Antimalarial Drug Resistance in Cambodia

Jan 11, 2018

Malaria Parasite Sequences Highlight Drug Resistance Mutations, Potential Treatment Targets

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More Boosters for US

Following US Food and Drug Administration authorization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has endorsed booster doses of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, the Washington Post writes.

From a Pig

A genetically modified pig kidney was transplanted into a human without triggering an immune response, Reuters reports.

For Privacy's Sake

Wired reports that more US states are passing genetic privacy laws.

Science Paper on How Poaching Drove Evolution in African Elephants

In Science this week: poaching has led to the rapid evolution of tuskless African elephants.