# First complete genomes for neglected malaria parasites revealed

Source: [Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-11-genomes-neglected-malaria-parasites-revealed.html) · 2026-11-12 · Medicine
Page: https://themorning.science/story/first-complete-genomes-for-neglected-malaria-parasites-revealed-36441bc1f94c3ac7
Kind: research · Impact: medium

## In brief

- Scientists produced gold-standard reference genomes for previously neglected malaria parasites.
- The genomes were obtained by sequencing low-input DNA directly from patient blood, bypassing lab culture.
- The source reports the work as first complete genomes for these parasites.

## Why it matters

Reference genomes for neglected malaria parasites give researchers a baseline for studying their genetics, which can support work on diagnostics and drug or vaccine research for these species.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-12: Medical Xpress reports the first complete genomes for neglected malaria parasites

## Coverage

- [First complete genomes for neglected malaria parasites revealed](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-11-genomes-neglected-malaria-parasites-revealed.html) — Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories, 2026-11-12

Tags: malaria, genomics, parasitology, reference genome, neglected diseases

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