Genetic 'barcode' for malaria could help contain outbreaks
Monday, June 16, 2014 - 11:32
in Biology & Nature
A new genetic 'barcode' for malaria parasites has been found that could be used to track and contain the spread of the disease, according to new research. By using this simple genetic marker when analyzing blood samples from malaria patients, organizations could quickly and accurately identify the source of outbreaks, and spot the spread of drug-resistant parasites from Asia to Africa.