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Researchers Discover Malaria's mRNA Tactic, Persist Despite Setbacks

4/3/2026

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The Weizmann Institute of Science researchers found that malaria parasites evade immunity by sending messenger RNA (mRNA) into immune cells' nuclei, disrupting responses.
The study is led by Prof. Neta Regev-Rudzki and Dr. Paula Abou Karam at the Weizmann Institute of Science and could yield new antimalarial therapies.
Despite setbacks from an Iranian missile attack that damaged their facilities, the team remains committed to continuing their malaria research.

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The Weizmann Institute of Science researchers found that malaria parasites evade immunity by sending messenger RNA (mRNA) into immune cells' nuclei, disrupting responses.
The study is led by Prof. Neta Regev-Rudzki and Dr. Paula Abou Karam at the Weizmann Institute of Science and could yield new antimalarial therapies.
Despite setbacks from an Iranian missile attack that damaged their facilities, the team remains committed to continuing their malaria research.