Replies to post #2614 on GTC Biotherapeutics (fka GTCB)

[DewDiligence]

>It has been literally years since Dr. Cox has made mention of this [malaria] program. Any ideas why?<

The program has been supported by an on-again off-again shoestring grant.

[used to make chicken]

The malaria vaccine is a tough nut to crack. The proteins from the parasite that are targeted change at an evolutionarily amazing rate, which means the vaccine you make today might not work next month. Nobody wants to make a vaccine that does not have staying power.