Scientists Develop New Malaria Parasite-Targeting Method

Researchers have developed a new method to combat malaria by targeting parasites inside mosquitoes rather than relying solely on traditional insecticide-treated bed nets.

The team is testing ELQ compounds in bed-net materials, which allow mosquitoes to survive contact while preventing them from successfully transmitting the malaria parasite to humans.

This approach aims to overcome the growing problem of insecticide resistance in mosquitoes, though scientists noted the technology is not yet ready for widespread public use.