• 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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