Malaria — Worldwide/Unknown
A malaria vaccine that uses a weakened form of the parasite has passed a “critical milestone” in human safety trials, say researchers.
Doctors used a genetically modified form of malaria that was unable to cause a full infection in people.
Trials, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, suggested it was safe and generated a good immune response.
Tropical disease experts described the findings as “promising”. The malaria parasite goes through multiple stages both in
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