Malaria and people

Why don't we have a malaria vaccine?

The need is great, but the biology is complex and the economics disadvantageous. 27/09/05

Neurological damage from malaria

The KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme in Kenya is investigating neurological damage and disability that can follow malaria infection in childhood. 06/12/02

Malaria versus the human genome

Variations in human genes influence susceptibility to malaria. Dominic Kwiatkowski discusses key discoveries and hopes for the future. 05/10/02

Developing the 'prime-boost' malaria vaccine

Adrian Hill and colleagues are developing a malaria vaccine that first 'primes' and then 'boosts' the immune system. 04/10/02

Evading the immune system

Although the malaria parasite interferes with the immune system for selfish reasons – avoiding being killed – this may in fact reduce damage to the body. 03/10/02

Malaria and the human immune system

Although the human immune system can kill parasites, it can also damage the body and contribute to severe disease. Professor Eleanor Riley looks at the delicate balance between help and harm. 02/10/02

Malaria and the human body, part 1: Danger cycle

Kevin Marsh examines the life cycle of the malaria parasite in the human body, and the body's response. 01/10/02

Malaria and the human body, part 2: Tackling illness

Kevin Marsh examines clinical problems of malaria, and issues of its prevention and treatment. 01/10/02