Gene breakthrough heralds better prospect for malaria solution

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The image shows a flourescent microscope image of a Drosophila embryo infected with Wolbachia. The embryo is about 1.5 mm long. Credit: Dr. Ben Heath University of Bath
The image shows a flourescent microscope image of a Drosophila embryo infected with Wolbachia. The embryo is about 1.5 mm long. Credit: Dr. Ben Heath, University of Bath

Scientists have made a major breakthrough in understanding the genetics of the insect parasite that is being targeted by researchers as a way of preventing the spread of malaria.


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