Malaria parasites and circadian rhythm: New insights into an old puzzle

• Article discusses molecular components for the coordination of circadian rhythm of malaria parasites inside the vertebrate host.

• Synthetic indole compounds show antimalarial activity in vitro against P.falciparum 3D7.

• Plasmodium falciparum synchronizes in cell culture upon melatonin treatment.

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