
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015
Shape of Key Malaria Protein
Could Help Improve Vaccine Efficacy
Colorized scanning electron micrograph of red blood cell infected with malaria parasites, which are shown in blue. The infected cell is in the center of the image area. To the left are uninfected cells with a smooth red surface.
Credit: NIAID
Credit: NIAID
Understanding the shape of a key protein that the malaria-causing parasite Plasmodium falciparum uses to infect humans could aid in the development of a more effective vaccine to guard against the mosquito-borne disease, according to researchers at NIAID.

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