National Institute for Research in Tribal Health

Automated classification of malaria parasite species in thin blood smears using advanced deep learning techniques

Accurate identification of malaria parasite species from Giemsa-stained thin blood smears is essential for appropriate treatment, but remains difficult because of subtle morphological similarities between Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum, staining variability, and imbal...

A novel synergistic phycobiliprotein combination against HIV-1 shows potent antiviral activity

Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) remains a major global public health challenge due to lifelong persistence, latency, and the emergence of drug resistance. Natural bioactive compounds are increasingly being explored as alternative or adjunct antiviral strategies. In th...