Biologist Francisco Ayala and his team of researchers from the University of California, Irvine have found what they believe is the source of malaria or malaria. The parasite of malaria, Plasmodium falciparum, which every year takes a million lives (most are children of the third world) originated in chimpanzees, and make the jump to humans 2-3 million years ago Equatorial Africa as using a mosquito vector, as indicated in the genetic analysis. Until now, there had been no idea about the origin of malaria by another scientist.
This new discovery may help scientists better understand how infectious diseases like AIDS or avian flu can be transmitted from animals to humans. It can also help develop a vaccine for the disease, because each year there are 500 million people suffering from malaria and one million end up dying.
I think this is a very important discovery not only in the field of medicine or in science, but also for all those who live in an area prone to this disease, where resources to prevent it and the cure are very scarce. Hitherto been researching a lot, just a few months ago and have been able to find its origin. It is a very significant step because in this way may find it easier vaccines, and especially more effective.
