Researchers Develop Genetic Barcode to Identify Geographical Origin of Malaria Parasites

Researchers Develop Genetic Barcode to Identify Geographical Origin of Malaria Parasites

Researchers Develop Genetic Barcode to Identify Geographical Origin of Malaria Parasites

Researchers have developed a genetic barcode that accurately identifies the geographical region where malaria-causing parasites originate. The barcode could potentially be used to identify the source of malaria outbreaks and to track the spread of the disease. The study highlights the importance of conducting field studies in malaria-endemic areas and appears in the June 13, 2014, online issue of Nature Communications.

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