Methylene blue, invented in 1876, first served as a textile dye, later becoming vital in microbiology and as the first synthetic antimalarial drug. It's widely used in veterinary medicine for treating methemoglobinemia and poisonings, and serves as an antidote for chemical poisonings and drug overdoses. Methylene blue is effective against various pathogens, including malaria and … Continue reading From textile dye to potential wonder drug: “The Ultimate Guide to Methylene Blue” by Mark Sloan
Researchers explore the antimalarial properties of a little-known South American plant
Plasmodium falciparum is a protozoan parasite that’s known to cause malaria in humans. It infects certain species of mosquitoes (only females) from the genus Anopheles, which transmit the parasite through their bite. Among the Plasmodium species associated with the disease, P. falciparum is by far the deadliest. Malaria caused by this particular parasite is common in sub-Saharan Africa, where it is estimated to kill … Continue reading Researchers explore the antimalarial properties of a little-known South American plant
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