US researchers treat mosquitoes; stop malaria spread
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US researchers have developed a new method to combat malaria by treating mosquitoes with anti-malaria drugs, potentially stopping disease transmission. The scientists found that drugs absorbed through mosquito legs can eliminate malaria parasites within the insects, a departure from current insecticide-based approaches. This method, tested with a drug-coated material, aims to replace or supplement insecticide-treated bed nets. This new approach, detailed in Nature, could offer a long-lasting and potentially cheaper alternative to insecticides, with field trials planned in Ethiopia to assess real-world effectiveness.