Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Anthelminthic Agents

Anthelminthic Agents

Anthelmintic drugs differ significantly from antiparasitic therapies targeting protozoa, primarily due to differences in parasite biology. Whereas most protozoal treatments act on proliferating cells, anthelmintics are typically directed against mature, nonproliferative helminths. The therapeutic approach considers the helminth's reliance on neuromuscular coordination, glucose metabolism, and microtubular integrity for survival, reproduction, and localization within the host. Most anthelmintics...

Biological Methods for Microbial Control

Biological Methods for Microbial Control

Biological agents offer an effective means of controlling microbial growth by leveraging natural processes like predation, competition, and the secretion of antimicrobial substances.Predatory bacteria such as Bdellovibrio species target and kill pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli. They are widely used in poultry farms to control infections. Myxococcus species help combat plant-pathogenic fungi. These naturally occurring predators serve as eco-friendly alternatives to chemical pesticides and...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Clinical and immunological predictors of chronicity in erythema nodosum.

Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology·2025

Same author

Expression of Programmed Cell Death-Ligand 1 (PD-L1) in Astrocytic Tumors and Its Correlation With Histopathological Grade and Proliferative Index (Ki-67): A Cross-Sectional Study.

Cureus·2025

Same author

The mole mystery - tick in breast.

Indian journal of pathology & microbiology·2024

Same author

Expression of CD68+ Tumor associated macrophages in relation to β-catenin in carcinoma stomach.

Indian journal of pathology & microbiology·2024

Same author

Role of neonatal cerebrospinal fluid cytology in correlation to C-reactive protein, blood culture, risk factors and clinical outcomes in neonatal intensive care.

Journal of family medicine and primary care·2023

Same author

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma of Cauda Equina: A Diagnostic Conundrum: Case Report.

Advanced biomedical research·2023

Same journal

The hidden burden of giardiasis: Characterizing alterations in hematological, hepatic, and iron profile.

Tropical parasitology·2026

Same journal

Uncommon presentations of ascariasis: A case series including gallbladder ascariasis and Löffler's syndrome.

Tropical parasitology·2026

Same journal

An unusual presentation of <i>Plasmodium</i> spp. in peripheral blood smear.

Tropical parasitology·2026

Same journal

Clinical and epidemiological profile of severe imported <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i> malaria in travelers at hospital admission: A retrospective single-center study in Moscow, Russia.

Tropical parasitology·2026

Same journal

Corrigendum to "Analysis of the Relationship Between Malaria and Inflammatory Biomarker Levels in Children in Rural Iraq: Impact of Nutritional Deficiencies, Anemia, and Hematological Disorders" published in Trop Parasitol. 2025 Jul-Dec;15(2):110-117. doi: 10.4103/tp.tp_26_25. Epub 2025 Oct 25. PMID: 41244076; PMCID: PMC12617583.

Tropical parasitology·2026

Same journal

First report of knowledge and practices towards toxoplasmosis among pregnant women in primary care in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

Tropical parasitology·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 13, 2026

Ookluc: A Plasmodium berghei Line for Identifying Transmission-blocking Compounds

Ookluc: A Plasmodium berghei Line for Identifying Transmission-blocking Compounds

Published on: July 11, 2025

Newer approaches to malaria control.

Se Damodaran¹, Prita Pradhan, Suresh Chandra Pradhan

¹Department of Pharmacology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India.

Tropical Parasitology

|March 20, 2013

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Malaria remains a significant global health threat, particularly for young children. New drug therapies, vector control innovations, and vaccine development offer hope for eventual malaria eradication.

Keywords:

Malaria vaccine malaria newer antimalarials sterile insect technique transgenic mosquitoes

More Related Videos

Standard Membrane Feeding Assay for the Detection of Plasmodium falciparum Infection in Anopheles Mosquito Vectors

Standard Membrane Feeding Assay for the Detection of Plasmodium falciparum Infection in Anopheles Mosquito Vectors

Published on: May 12, 2022

Microinjection Method for Anopheles gambiae Embryos

Microinjection Method for Anopheles gambiae Embryos

Published on: July 7, 2021

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 13, 2026

Ookluc: A Plasmodium berghei Line for Identifying Transmission-blocking Compounds

Ookluc: A Plasmodium berghei Line for Identifying Transmission-blocking Compounds

Published on: July 11, 2025

Standard Membrane Feeding Assay for the Detection of Plasmodium falciparum Infection in Anopheles Mosquito Vectors

Standard Membrane Feeding Assay for the Detection of Plasmodium falciparum Infection in Anopheles Mosquito Vectors

Published on: May 12, 2022

Microinjection Method for Anopheles gambiae Embryos

Microinjection Method for Anopheles gambiae Embryos

Published on: July 7, 2021

Area of Science:

Global Health
Infectious Diseases
Parasitology

Background:

Malaria is a major infectious disease causing significant mortality, especially in children under five.
Environmental changes are altering vector distribution, leading to malaria resurgence.
Antimalarial drug resistance and insecticide resistance in vectors pose major challenges to control efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current challenges and advancements in malaria control and eradication.
To highlight progress in antimalarial drug development, treatment strategies, and vaccine research.
To explore novel vector control methods beyond conventional approaches.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature on malaria epidemiology, drug resistance, and control strategies.
Analysis of progress in antimalarial drug development, including artemisinin-based combination therapies.
Examination of advancements in malaria vaccine development and innovative vector control techniques.

Main Results:

Artemisinin-based combination therapy is the current first-line treatment due to widespread resistance to older drugs.
Emerging artemisinin resistance necessitates the identification of new drug targets.
The RTS,S malaria vaccine is in Phase III development, showing promise for future control.
Novel vector control strategies like sterile insect technique and transgenic mosquitoes are being explored.

Conclusions:

Despite challenges like drug and insecticide resistance, significant progress is being made in malaria control.
Continued research and global efforts in drug development, vaccination, and vector control are crucial for malaria eradication.
Innovative strategies are essential to overcome limitations of conventional malaria control methods.