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Genetic map offers new tool for malaria research

12-10-2006 · EurekAlert!

An international research team has created a genome-wide map that charts the genetic variability of the human malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum. The study reveals striking variation within the pathogen's genome, and lays the foundation for dissecting the functions of important parasite genes and for tracing the global spread of malaria. Already, the tool has helped to unearth novel genes that may underlie resistance to current drugs against malaria.

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