Researchers identify key protein in immune response to malaria and TB
...arly amongst children. "We hope that a drug that modulates the balance of Mal variants might prevent disease in those who are at greater risk," says Professor O'Neill. "Our next step is to work towards developing such drugs." The research has been welcomed by Dr Mark Walport, Director of the Wellcome Trust...Story ideas from the Journal of Lipid Research
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