New Malaria Species Discovered in Wild Bonobos

Due to its devastating effects on humans, the conversation surrounding malaria infections is often focused on the public health threat—rightfully so, as close to 50% of the world’s population live in areas endemic to malaria with over 200 million cases annually and almost half a million deaths. However, the fact that malaria parasites can infect a huge array of animal species is not only important from an agricultural and economic standpoint but also could provide valuable insight in