
At Aarhus University researchers have discovered a method for diagnose malaria. Unlike current test, the diagnosis can be made using a drop of spit or blood, the University writes on its website.
The highly sensitive test measures the activity of the enzyme topoisomerase 1 from the parasite. According to the university the new method is both cheaper and faster than current tests, and it can be performed by people with no special training and without expensive equipment, clean water and electricity.
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