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Malaria parasite selectively consumes linoleic acid fats, revealing drug target potential

Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have discovered that the malaria parasite relies on a specific type of fat to survive and multiply within the human host, uncovering a previously unknown vulnerability that could help guide future treatments.

Malaria parasite selectively consumes linoleic acid fats, revealing drug target potential
Image: Phys.org
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have discovered that the malaria parasite relies on a specific type of fat to survive and multiply within the human host, uncovering a previously unknown vulnerability that could help guide future treatments.

Originally published at Phys.org

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