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To fight malaria, scientists want to poison mosquitos—with human blood

Nitisinone is a drug used to treat tyrosinemia and has been found to be toxic to malaria-carrying mosquitoes after they consume treated human blood.
Lab results showed that mosquitoes could die 24 hours after biting someone on nitisinone, demonstrating effectiveness against resistant species.
The World Health Organization reported that malaria led to approximately 597,000 deaths in 2023, highlighting an urgent need for effective interventions.
Research indicates that nitisinone could offer a fast track for malaria control since it is already approved for human use.

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A promising new compound against malaria: turn your blood into poison for mosquitoes

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