Health Check - Expanding the anti-malaria toolkit
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Researchers have trailed a revolutionary malaria vaccine that uses the entire malaria parasite and is delivered via the bite of a mosquito, offering a novel way to boost immunity. The next step involves developing an injectable version for broader use.
Also on the program: a mystery illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kwango Province; doctors in Brazil raise concerns over dengue spreading through contaminated blood transfusions; and an innovative temporary tattoo that can measure brain activity through hair.
Presenter: Claudia Hammond
Producer: Katie Tomsett and Jack Lee
Published on Wednesday, 11th December 2024.
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