- PLoS Pathogens
PLoS Pathogens is an open-access scientific journal published by the
Public Library of Science . It publishes research and reviews on the biology of pathogens and host-pathogen interactions.On
December 22 ,2007 , the PLoS Pathogens study found thatsea cucumbers block transmission of themalaria parasite , since they produce theprotein ,lectin (which retards growth of the parasites). [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7155398.stm BBC NEWS, Sea cucumber 'new malaria weapon'] ]External links
* [http://pathogens.plosjournals.org/ PLoS Pathogens homepage]
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