genetic discovery

(National Jewish Health) Researchers at National Jewish Health have devised a technique to overcome a genetic oddity of Plasmodium falciparum, the major cause of human malaria, which has stymied research into the organism's genes.

The technique opens the door to genetic discovery for the entire organism, which should foster a greater understanding of the parasite, and facilitate discovery of new medications for a disease that infects 200 million people and kills nearly 700,000 every year.

(Newcastle University) A new genetic discovery highlights a potential vitamin A deficiency among UK women.