Africa - Voice of America: Malaria Fix May Rely on Engineered Bacteria

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Malaria Fix May Rely on Engineered Bacteria Jul 19th 2012, 22:48 If scientists can find a way to spread these bacteria in the wild, they could help end malaria's deadly reign in the tropics  In the battle against malaria, doctors may one day have a microscopic ally. New research suggests that genetically modifying a bacterium commonly found in the gut of mosquitoes that harbor the malaria-causing parasite can make the mosquitos less likely to carry the disease. And if scientists can find a way to spread these bacteria in the wild, they could help end ... Media files: ABA29D5B-9775-4B17-965D-9CECAB9C1C3F_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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