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Scientists identify ARK1 protein that stops malaria parasite growth
- February 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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An international team of scientists has shed light on the development of the malaria parasite and has identified a unique protein essential for its survival and transmission, which offers a promising new target for antimalaria drugs. The discovery centers on a molecule named Aurora-related kinase 1 (ARK1).
Originally published at Phys.org