“Trojan horse”: Cholesterol could be key in the fight against malaria

Professor Maier ist fasziniert von der molekularen Parasitologie, insbesondere von Malaria. Das Maier-Labor konzentriert sich auf die Identifizierung von Molekülen, die an der Pathogenese und Übertragung von Malaria beteiligt sind. (image: Jamie Kidston/ANU). Credit: Jamie Kidston/Jamie Kidston/ANU

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Malaria is considered one of the “scourges of humanity.” Vaccines are now giving hope, but at the same time, new drugs are urgently needed for treatment. The discovery made by a German-Australian team of researchers could help with this.

Professor Maier is fascinated by Molecular Parasitology, particularly Malaria, with the Maier lab focuss on the identification of molecules involved in malaria pathogenesis and transmission (image: Jamie Kidston/ANU). Credit: Jamie Kidston/Jamie Kidston/ANU

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