The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 269 No 7219 p518
12 October 2002

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Malaria parasite genome cracked

The complete genomic sequence for Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite that causes malaria in humans, has been published this month (Nature 2002;419:498).

In addition, the genetic code of the mosquito responsible for delivering the parasite from host to host, Anopheles gambiae, has been sequenced (Science 2002;298:129).

Scientists hope these discoveries will accelerate the search for drugs that can combat malaria.