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The parasite
The malaria parasite is one of our most pernicious enemies, evading the immune system and rapidly acquiring resistance to the drugs designed to kill it. Explore research into the parasite genes, which make it so deadly, and into the latest drugs designed to combat the parasite's threat.
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Malaria parasites can disguise themselves to avoid the host's immune system, according to research funded by the Wellcome Trust and published today. 01/12/09
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Malaria parasites in western Cambodia have become resistant to the first-line treatment for malaria, according to a study published today. 30/07/09
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features
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Why do malaria parasites consume so much more haemoglobin than they need? 16/05/03
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Chris Newbold looks at the some of the key findings in the genome of the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, and the implications for future research. 10/10/02
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background
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There are over 120 species of the parasite genus Plasmodium, but only four of these infect humans to cause malaria. 25/04/06
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The Plasmodium falciparum parasite causes the most severe form of malaria, and is found in many tropical and subtropical regions of the world. 25/04/06
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Four species of malaria parasite infect humans.
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