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Science News for January 22, 2006


Malaria parasites develop in lymph nodes

Researchers found that up to 25% of injected malaria parasites stop in lymph nodes close to the bite site, where they can interact with immune cells and degrade. While partially developed or destroyed parasites may not contribute to symptoms, their presence could affect how the immune system responds to infection.

SourceHoward Hughes Medical Institute·JournalNature Medicine·DateJan 22, 2006