LND topic: drug-resistance page 4

drug resistance

The Power of Plant Combinations in Fighting Malaria

November 14, 2024

Malaria is still a major health problem in Africa, including Uganda. The parasites are becoming resistant to the main treatments, known as Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy. Scientists are looking for new ways to tackle this issue. In a recent study, researchers combined three plant extracts - A

science

Influenza's Tricky Resistance: Unraveling M2's Dimer Structure

November 8, 2024

Influenza A is giving scientists a run for their money with its drug-resistant variant, the S31N M2 proton channel. Lately, researchers have been concerned about how different lipid environments might affect this channel's structure. The M2 tetramer's native shape is still a hot topic among experts.