Fungus Seen as Possible New Weapon Against Malaria

Written by Jill Moss
10 July 2005

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Some kinds of fungus are used as a natural treatment in agriculture.  Farmers use the organisms to control insects that eat crops.  Now, scientists report that these same fungus can also kill mosquitoes that spread malaria.  Science magazine published two studies on this subject in June.


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