tropical diseases

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Research

New compounds kill parasite that causes Chagas disease in mice

The quinazolines prevent parasites from using a critical protein building block, disrupting protein synthesis and killing the pathogens.

Darren Incorvaia Jul 9, 2025 3:08pm

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Merck admits defeat in chikungunya vaccine race with Valneva

Feb 2, 2023 11:07am

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Racing resistance, Novartis plans pivotal malaria drug trial

Nov 23, 2022 7:20am

Novartis, GSK commit $1.25B to tropical disease R&D

Jun 23, 2022 5:52am

valneva

Valneva exceeds protection goal in chikungunya vaccine trial

Aug 5, 2021 7:40am

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Takeda’s dengue shot keeps 84% of kids out of hospital

May 23, 2021 11:49pm