Genetics Research in Malaria

Dr. Arif Anwar, Resident Geneticist | Prof Lau Yee Ling, University of Malaya | Prof Fong Mun Yik, University of Malaya

30-Oct-13 16:00

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Malaria vaccines have been a tricky proposition, to say the least, but now there might be inroads led by genetics research, in both humans and mosquitos. Explaining more is Dr. Arif Anwar, our resident geneticist and Professors Lau Yee Ling and Fong Mun Yik, from University Malaya.

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Tags: genetics, malaria, mosquitos, diseases, parasites

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