Episode 524
Malaria's drug-resistance genes found
The genetic mutations which allow Malaria to avoid drug treatment have been found.
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
November 16, 20163m 58s
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Show Notes
Malaria parasites in Cambodia are showing resistance to the front line drug Piperaquine making current treatment useless and putting lives at risk. Dr Roberto Amato, and his team, uncovered the genetic basis for this resistance; he took Liam Messin through the study starting with how they collected parasite samples Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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