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The study is published in the open access Malaria Journal. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gardening, a powerful weapon in war against malaria

Removing flowers of an invasive shrub from mosquito-prone areas might help reduce malaria transmission.

5 July 2017 4:59 PM IST

The mosquitoes may carry a large number of parasites in their saliva which when they get deposited depends on how fast they spread. (Photo: Pixabay)

Malaria depends on number of parasites, not bites: study

Some mosquitoes can be 'hyperinfected', making them particularly likely to pass on the disease

13 Jan 2017 3:41 PM IST

The state has recorded 1,814 positive cases of H1N1 virus and 263 deaths.

320 cases of H1N1 in Delhi so far, 2 dead

Doctors say virus striking early due to mutation.

26 July 2017 1:23 AM IST

The audit was conducted to assess whether the steps taken by government agencies and municipal corporations to control dengue were adequate and effective.

30 new dengue cases in New Delhi

Doctors attribute early monsoon for spike in vector-borne diseases.

25 July 2017 2:55 AM IST

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Magical herbs to keep you healthy during monsoon

According to traditional ayurveda, 'what heals also prevents.'

24 July 2017 9:24 AM IST

High fever and pain in the joints.

How to deal with the deadly dengue

With stagnant water becoming breeding ground for mosquitoes, dengue continues to tighten its grip.

24 July 2017 1:00 AM IST

The three dimensional antibody forms a single layer that is very sensitive and will make the person aware. (Photo: Pixabay)

3D antibody arrays could help diagnose malaria, TB

Using the thermodynamic principle, the polymers create a single layer to improve the sensors sensitivity

5 Jan 2017 3:11 PM IST

$They grew the \genetically attenuated parasites\ in mosquitoes, and vaccinated 10 healthy volunteers (Photo: AFP)$ Life

Malaria vaccine tested by volunteers getting bit

The most advanced malaria vaccine candidate, made with pieces of the parasite, protects only about a third of children.

5 Jan 2017 3:52 PM IST

The PfSPZ vaccine is being developed to treat the deadliest Plasmodium falciparum mosquito-borne parasite. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mosquito-bite like vaccine may help cure malaria

The vaccine uses a sporozoite to stimulate an immune reaction in humans

16 Feb 2017 10:27 AM IST

The parasites also change the properties of red cells in a way that helps them achieve cell entry. (Photo: Pixabay)

Malaria parasite makes body defence weaker

Differences in red blood cell stiffness could influence the parasite's ability to invade

4 April 2017 6:43 PM IST

Scientists say that if the cure is not found soon, the disease might just become incurable. (Photo: Pixabay)

Malaria spreading faster than can be controlled, scientists say

The rate at which the drug-resistant parasite is spreading will make it difficult for scientists to find appropriate...

2 Feb 2017 12:17 PM IST

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176 dengue cases reported in Delhi last week, 9,072 this year

The numbers of malaria and chikungunya cases recorded in 2017, till December 2, stood at 1,132 and 917 respectively, the...

4 Dec 2017 3:59 PM IST