Malaria rebound spurs AI-driven hunt for parasite genes linked to deadly cases

Malaria rebound spurs AI-driven hunt for parasite genes linked to deadly cases

Despite decades of efforts to combat it, malaria remains a major global health threat. According to the World Health Organization's (WHO) 2025 World Malaria Report, about 282 million cases and approximately 610,000 deaths were recorded worldwide in 2024. Recently, there has been a slight rise in the number of cases again. Children under the age of 5 in sub-Saharan Africa are particularly affected.

AI hunt identifies malaria genes for deadly cases

Malaria’s rebound drives a targeted parasite gene search An AI driven approach is now being used to find genetic factors in the malaria parasite associated with severe, deadly disease. The underlying driver is that malaria is not just persisting—it is rebounding, including in ways that make it…