EPISODE · Oct 31, 2025 · 7 MIN
EXTENDED: Boosting Mosquito Immunity to Fight Malaria (with Emma Camacho)
from Johns Hopkins Malaria Minute
Too much can kill the mosquito — too little can also kill it. But the right amount can strengthen the mosquito's defenses and stop malaria transmission. Today, the Goldilocks dose. Emma Camacho shares how a natural compound called L-DOPA strengthens mosquitoes' defenses at just the right concentration, revealing a new way to block malaria transmission.
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