Studying intracellular parasite DNA is like panning for gold
PhD Student Amjad Khalaf shares how his research on microsporidia is creating new high-quality genomes to help better understand how they cause, and sometimes prevent, disease.
Mapping malaria genomes in West Africa and beyond
Professor Alfred Amambua-Ngwa is dedicated to understanding and combatting malaria using genomics. In this interview, Alfred shares his journey over the last two decades, highlighting key milestones and ongoing efforts driving the fight against malaria in Africa.
Five malaria challenges where genomic surveillance can make a difference
This World Malaria Day, we take a look at five challenges we are helping to tackle with genomic surveillance, by constantly monitoring how these deadly parasites – and the mosquitoes that spread them – mutate and evolve across the world and over time.
Meet Cristina Ariani – Malaria Parasite Surveillance Lead
Combining bold scientific leadership, deep operational expertise, and a knack for building community, Cristina Ariani is ready to take up her new role at the Sanger Institute and drive public health impact
Malaria Cell Atlas: mapping a murderous parasite’s life cycle
Malaria - and the parasite that causes it - is complicated. Not only does the single-celled parasite move between humans and mosquitoes, but it exists in different forms, each with different shapes and functions. Researchers have now mapped out its life cycle in more detail than ever before.
Vaccines: Life savers against infectious diseases
Smallpox has been stamped out and various other diseases are declining, thanks to vaccination. But not all diseases have vaccines yet – can genomics help speed up the search?
Stealth and sabotage
15.07.15 Abigail Perrin explains how malaria parasites trick our immune system
