Cause of mysterious ‘nodding syndrome’ may have been discovered
In parts of Eastern Africa children in some communities have been afflicted by a mysterious…
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Link between malaria resistance and breast cancer spread, study suggests
Scientists in South Africa have found a link between a particular type of malaria resistance…
Hookworm infections in humans
Hookworm infections in humans are caused by two important species of nematode parasites (a type…
Parasitic worms may hold key to cutting spread of HIV
A parasitic worm which affects millions of the world’s poorest people may hold an important…
Research underway to treat cerebral malaria with indigenous plants
A doctoral project that aims to combat some of the worst effects of malaria in…