Monday, April 13, 2020

Deadliest malaria strain protects itself from the immune system

The parasite causing the most severe form of human malaria uses proteins to make red blood cells sticky, making it harder for the immune system to destroy it and leading to potentially fatal blood clots. New research has identified how the parasite may control this process.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/04/200413132818.htm

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