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Malaria: affects animals as well as humans

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This program is an excellent example of the latest research into one of the world's most deadly disease. Humans are infected by five out of the two hundred species of malaria parasite. But birds, bats, lizards and antelopes are also hosts for malaria parasites. Each species of malaria has a different life cycle and life history. Genetic sequencing will allow the study of life cycle changes, pathology and virulence. Download the audio or view the transcript of this ABC radio interview.

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Educational value

This resource is of value for extremely interested and capable year 10 and senior biology students as it exemplifies research into an important disease and how study of genetics leads to a better understanding of evolution.

Year level

9; 10; 11; 12

Topics Evolution Biodiversity Malaria

Learning area

Science
Technologies

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Author

Name: ABC - Science Show
Organization: ABC - Science Show
Description: author

Contributor

Name: ABC - Science Show
Organization: ABC - Science Show
Description: author

Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
Description: Data contributor

Name: Education Services Australia
Organization: Education Services Australia
Description: Data manager
Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/

Publisher

Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Description: Publisher

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Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
Address: AUSTRALIA
URL: www.esa.edu.au

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Audio

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