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Anti-cancer molecules show promise in the fight against malaria

Molecules known for their anticancer activity have proven effective against Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite that causes malaria.

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Molecules known for their anticancer activity have proven effective against Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite that causes malaria. Researchers at the University of São Paulo's School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (FCF-USP) in Brazil also investigated how differences in the molecules' structure affect their impact on the parasite. The research paves the way for more effective drugs.

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