T Cell Vaccine Targets Malaria Weak Spot | Portland News

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 2m

Scientists have uncovered key malaria parasite fragments that could revolutionize vaccine development by targeting T cells instead of antibodies, offering long-lasting immunity against all strains. This breakthrough, based on global blood sample analysis, reveals a universal immune recognition pattern tied to HLA-E, found in nearly everyone. With malaria still killing hundreds of thousands each year, especially children, this new approach aims to deliver a durable vaccine—potentially lasting decades—without annual boosters. Early tests in primates confirm immune recognition in the liver, a…