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muriel_volestrangler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-10-05 08:11 AM
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Fungus 'may help malaria fight'
A common fungus could be the newest weapon in the fight against malaria, researchers have suggested.

A UK team found that it can prove fatal to mosquitoes which come into contact with the fungus when it is sprayed onto surfaces.

The study in Science showed over 90% of mosquitoes were killed within 14 days of being infected.

However, other experts cautioned there would be difficulties in ensuring the fungus was widely used.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4074212.stm
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