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Sydney scientist identifies malaria genes that could block parasite transmission

Sydney scientist Dr Claire Sayers identified genes critical to malaria parasite reproduction, potentially opening new contraceptive avenues. The genes control sexual reproduction in Plasmodium parasites and are surprisingly abundant in human testicles. Disrupting this process could block malaria transmission while offering insights into male fertility.

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