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Pine bark and sponge compounds could counter drug-resistant malaria and babesiosis
As parasites become increasingly resistant to existing drugs, researchers at the University of California, Riverside, are working to develop a new generation of treatments for two serious infectious diseases: malaria and babesiosis.
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Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, are exploring the potential of compounds found in pine bark and sponges to combat drug-resistant malaria and babesiosis. These compounds have shown promise in laboratory tests, suggesting they may offer a new avenue for treatment against these diseases.
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