Wolbachia Bacteria Reduce Parasite Levels and Kill the Mosquito that Spreads Malaria
Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 17:00
in Biology & Nature
Researchers found that artificial infection with different Wolbachia bacteria strains can significantly reduce levels of the human malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, in the mosquito, Anopheles gambiae. The investigators also determined that one of the Wolbachia strains rapidly killed the mosquito after it fed on blood. According to the researchers, Wolbachia could potentially be used as part of a strategy to control malaria if stable infections can be established in Anopheles.
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