Canadian Researchers Describe Potential Malaria Breakthroughs

Recently researchers from the McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health – Sandra Rotman Laboratories, led by Dr. Kevin Kain, made two major breakthroughs in the fight against malaria. The researchers first discovered a biomarker that may help identify placental malaria carriers early enough to prevent tragic consequences, such as spontaneous abortions or low birth weight. They have also identified another biomarker, one that reveals potential victims of cerebral malaria, the disease’s most fatal form. These findings will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana from December 7-11, 2008.

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