Sickle Cell Trait Linked to Distinct Malaria Parasite Variants

T2Covered by 1 source · first reported by Fierce Biotech / Fierce Healthcare / MedCity / GEN at 09 Oct, 18:43 UTC

A study in Cameroon found that sickle cell trait is associated with distinct malaria parasite genotypes, potentially explaining reduced disease risk despite similar infection rates. The post Sickle Cell Trait Linked to Distinct Malaria Parasite Variants appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering…

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• T2Sickle Cell Trait Linked to Distinct Malaria Parasite VariantsFierce Biotech / Fierce Healthcare / MedCity / GEN09 Oct, 18:43