Scientists identify ARK1 protein that stops malaria parasite growth
Phys.org
February 26, 2026
An international team of scientists has shed light on the development of the malaria parasite and has identified a unique protein essential for its survival and transmission, which offers a promising new target for antimalaria drugs. The discovery centers on a molecule named Aurora-related kinase 1 (ARK1).
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Originally published on Phys.org on 2/26/2026