University of Westminster scientists have developed genetically modified fungi that can kill human malaria parasites in mosquitoes. Research by Professor Angray Kang in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Westminster, Antibody Technology Group (ATG), has contributed to a significant breakthrough in the effort to control malaria by developing genetically modified fungi that kill … [Read more...]
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Launches AvecNet Collaborative Project to Fight Spread of Malaria
The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) has launched a collaborative project to develop and evaluate new tools to control the spread of malaria in Africa. AvecNet is a five year, €12 million project involving sixteen partners in Africa and Europe, funded by the European Union’s Seventh Framework programme. Because malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes, their effective control is … [Read more...]