Scientists hail potential breakthrough in battle against malaria as mosquito gut bacteria used to halt spread of deadly disease
The bacteria, known as the TC1 strain of Delftia tsuruhatensis, is a naturally occurring bacteria which resides in the gut of mosquitos.
It's believed the growth-limiting bacteria impact the microscopic parasites that eventually cause the deadly disease.600,000 people a year currently die after contracting the malaria virus.The accidental discovery was made by scientists working at Glaxo Smith Klein's research centre in Barcelona, Spain, as they researched preventative advancements.
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