Thursday, January 26, 2012

ScienceDaily: Biotechnology News

ScienceDaily: Biotechnology News


Researchers discover method to unravel malaria's genetic secrets

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 08:31 AM PST

Researchers have devised a technique to overcome a genetic oddity of Plasmodium falciparum, the major cause of human malaria, which has stymied research into the organism's genes. The technique opens the door to genetic discovery for the entire organism, which should foster a greater understanding of the parasite, and facilitate discovery of new medications for a disease that infects 200 million people and kills nearly 700,000 every year.

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