Johns Hopkins Malaria Minute
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The Naked Scientists' "Titans of Science" Series: Jane Carlton
Professor Jane Carlton is director of the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute. Dr. Chris Smith of the Naked Scientists interviews Jane about her research, her career and the future of malaria.
EXTENDED: Baby Wraps and Malaria – A New Tool to Protect Young Children (with Ross Boyce)
In sub-Saharan Africa, mothers often carry their babies on their backs in colorful cotton wraps called lesu. Could treating these wraps with insecticide help prevent malaria? Dr. Ross Boyce discusses…
Insecticide-Treated Baby Wraps Cut Malaria Cases by Two-Thirds in Uganda
A new study in rural western Uganda finds that treating baby-carrying cloths, or lesu, with an insecticide with modest repellent effect significantly reduces malaria infections in young children.…
EXTENDED: Boosting Mosquito Immunity to Fight Malaria (with Emma Camacho)
Too much can kill the mosquito — too little can also kill it. But the right amount can strengthen the mosquito's defenses and stop malaria transmission. Today, the Goldilocks dose. Emma Camacho…
The Goldilocks Dose: Modulating Mosquito Diet to Control Malaria
Feeding mosquitoes L-DOPA can either strengthen their defences against malaria or shorten their lifespan — showing that in vector control, the dose makes the difference Transcript As with all…
SPECIAL: Hackathons for Malaria Genetic Epidemiology (with Bryan Greenhouse)
How do you turn vast amounts of genetic data into actionable insight – efficiently and accurately? Professor Bryan Greenhouse of UCSF discusses a series of "hackathons" at the Johns Hopkins Malaria…
EXTENDED: From River Blindness to Malaria Control – The Ivermectin Story (with Carlos Chaccour and Joseph Mwangangi)
In Kwale, Kenya, where bed nets alone can't stop malaria, researchers are testing ivermectin – a drug long used to treat parasitic infections – as a new way to kill mosquitoes. Trials show a 26% drop…
Ivermectin's Potential in the Fight Against Malaria
A new study in Kenya shows that mass drug administration of ivermectin safely reduced malaria cases by 26%, offering a promising supplement to insecticide-based prevention. Transcript Bed nets and…
EXTENDED: The Turning Point – What Drives Malaria to Become Severe? (with Mark Travassos, Mahamadou Ali Thera and Rafal Sobota)
Focusing on patients in Mali, researchers examine why some children develop life-threatening complications like cerebral malaria or severe malarial anemia. With Mark Travassos (University of…
What Severe Malaria Cases Have In Common
Although severe malaria presents in different clinical forms – such as cerebral malaria or severe malarial anemia – a new study reveals that all severe cases have one thing in common: a shared…
EXTENDED: Curing the Mosquito – Bed Nets That Target Parasites (with Alexandra Probst)
Dr. Alexandra Probst discusses a breakthrough in malaria prevention: bed nets coated with anti-parasitic drugs that stop transmission by curing infected mosquitoes. With Alexandra Probst, former…
Bed Nets That Target Parasites, Not Just Mosquitoes
How next-generation bed nets could stop malaria by killing the parasites inside mosquitoes, not just the mosquitoes themselves. Transcript Bed nets have long been a cornerstone of vector control.…
EXTENDED: Why Malaria Vaccines May Work Better in Some Places Than Others (with Lemu Golassa)
The extent to which malaria vaccines reduce cases and deaths is a key consideration. But there's another factor, too. with Dr. Lemu Golassa, Head of Medical Parasitology at Addis Ababa University.…
Mismatch Between Malaria Vaccines and Local Parasite Strains in Ethiopia
A recent study in Ethiopia reveals that local malaria parasite strains differ genetically from those targeted by current vaccines, potentially reducing their effectiveness. Transcript The recent…
Malaria Advocacy on Capitol Hill: Funding, Research, and Global Impact
The podcast explores the importance of advocacy for malaria research and control. It follows over 120 advocates gathering in Washington, DC, as part of the 'United to Beat Malaria' campaign, urging…
EXTENDED: AI-Driven Malaria Control – Neural Networks and the Task-Shifting of Vector Surveillance (with Soumya Acharya and Sunny Patel)
With a shortage of entomologists in malaria-endemic regions, could AI fill the gap? We explore VectorCam, an offline tool powered by a Convolutional Neural Network that aims to support local vector…
VectorCAM: The AI Tool Improving Mosquito Detection
Can AI identify mosquito species? VectorCAM, a pocket-sized device, uses machine learning to differentiate species with 95% accuracy, enhancing malaria surveillance efforts Transcript Not all…
EXTENDED: Could a Juice Pouch Revolutionize Mosquito Control? (with George Dimopoulos)
For decades, insecticides have shielded us from malaria—but cracks are showing. Resistance is spreading, and environmental concerns are growing. Could a simple pouch of fruit juice with a powerful…
Fighting Malaria with Soil Bacteria
One of the main ways of controlling malaria is to reduce mosquito populations through insecticides. But the mosquitoes are developing resistance, making most insecticides less effective. What if the…
EXTENDED: Mapping Social Networks to Strengthen Malaria Prevention (with András Vörös and Elisa Bellotti)
The prevention of malaria depends upon multiple layers of interventions that work together to reduce cases and deaths. But what makes someone decide to sleep under a bed net, or apply an insecticidal…
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