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Turning Cholesterol Into a Weapon: Trojan Horse Method Delivers Fatal Blow to Malaria Parasites


ANU researchers have created a Trojan horse method using cholesterol to deliver drugs that more effectively kill parasites, offering potential treatments for diseases and protecting livestock. Over a quarter of Australians aged 50 and above use cholesterol-lowering drugs to prevent heart disease

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