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University of Illinois-Chicago Researchers Develop New Drug to Attack an Enduring Killer
August 03, 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release:

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UIC researchers develop new drug to attack an enduring killer

Malaria is an ancient disease, dating back to 3000-4000 B.C., according to genetic evidence. Two hundred and fifty million people are infected each year, and 610,000 of those cases are fatal.

UIC researchers have developed a new antimalarial drug designed to thwart even the . . .

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