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	1. 2456 Accesses	Research A new world malaria map: Plasmodium falciparum endemicity in 2010 Peter W Gething, Anand P Patil, David L Smith, Carlos A Guerra, Iqbal RF Elyazar, Geoffrey L Johnston, Andrew J Tatem, Simon I Hay Malaria Journal 2011, 10:378 (20 December 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The paper represents a Herculean effort to provide an updated map of the global distribution of malaria, based on three key malariometric indices PfPR, PfEIR and PfRC and represents a unique contribution.
	2. 1853 Accesses	Review The complexities of malaria disease manifestations with a focus on asymptomatic malaria Dolie D Laishram, Patrick L Sutton, Nutan Nanda, Vijay L Sharma, Ranbir C Sobti, Jane M Carlton, Hema Joshi Malaria Journal 2012, 11:29 (31 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The pathogenesis of malaria is complex, and the clinical presentation of disease ranges from severe malaria, to mild and uncomplicated, to asymptomatic infections. Asymptomatic malaria remains a major challenge for malaria control programmes.
	3. 1648 Accesses	Research Anti-malarial drugs: how effective are they against Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes? Christopher L Peatey, Didier Leroy, Donald L Gardiner, Katharine R Trenholme Malaria Journal 2012, 11:34 (6 February 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	4. 1582 Accesses	Commentary Strengthening the policy setting process for global malaria control and elimination Bianca J D'Souza, Robert D Newman Malaria Journal 2012, 11:28 (27 January 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A new Thematic Series in Malaria Journal will, after each meeting of the Malaria Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), a new WHO committee, publish its recommendations and the evidence to support them.
	5. 1339 Accesses	Research Poor quality vital anti-malarials in Africa - an urgent neglected public health priority Paul N Newton, Michael D Green, Dallas C Mildenhall, Aline Plançon, Henry Nettey, Leonard Nyadong, Dana M Hostetler, Isabel Swamidoss, Glenn A Harris, Kristen Powell, Ans E Timmermans, Abdinasir A Amin, Stephen K Opuni, Serge Barbereau, Claude Faurant, Ray CW Soong, Kevin Faure, Jonarthan Thevanayagam, Peter Fernandes, Harparkash Kaur, Brian Angus, Kasia Stepniewska, Philippe J Guerin, Facundo M Fernández Malaria Journal 2011, 10:352 (13 December 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Criminals are producing diverse harmful anti-malarial counterfeits with important public health consequences. With the threatening spread of artemisinin resistance to Africa, much greater investment is required to ensure the quality of ACT and removal of artemisinin monotherapies.
	6. 1230 Accesses	Research Is the current decline in malaria burden in sub-Saharan Africa due to a decrease in vector population? Dan W Meyrowitsch, Erling M Pedersen, Michael Alifrangis, Thomas H Scheike, Mwelecele N Malecela, Stephen M Magesa, Yahya A Derua, Rwehumbiza T Rwegoshora, Edwin Michael, Paul E Simonsen Malaria Journal 2011, 10:188 (13 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 3 comments \| Editor’s summary A challenging paper discussing whether the observed decline in malaria vector densities, in the absence of organized vector control interventions, could contribute to the decrease in levels of malaria infection
	7. 991 Accesses	Review A review of malaria vaccine clinical projects based on the WHO rainbow table Lauren Schwartz, Graham V Brown, Blaise Genton, Vasee S Moorthy Malaria Journal 2012, 11:11 (9 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary This review succeeds in its primary objective in presenting the most comprehensive review and, of necessity, is broad and goes into much more depth than might be expected. As such it complements the WHO spreadsheet, and is a valuable companion document.
	8. 926 Accesses	Research Aging partially restores the efficacy of malaria vector control in insecticide-resistant populations of Anopheles gambiae s.l. from Burkina Faso Christopher M Jones, Antoine Sanou, Wamdaogo M Guelbeogo, N'Fale Sagnon, Paul C D Johnson, Hilary Ranson Malaria Journal 2012, 11:24 (23 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The main finding here is that older mosquitoes are more susceptible to insecticides. This has important implications for understanding the epidemiological impact of resistance in field-based vector control interventions.
	9. 926 Accesses	Research Cytoadherence and virulence - the case of Plasmodium knowlesi malaria Farrah A Fatih, Angela Siner, Atique Ahmed, Lu Chan Woon, Alister G Craig, Balbir Singh, Sanjeev Krishna, Janet Cox-Singh Malaria Journal 2012, 11:33 (3 February 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Another twist in the tale of cytoadherence ? Is in vitro cytoadherence really a marker of virulence, even in case of parasites, such as P. knowlesi or P. vivax, which are not normally sequestered ?
	10. 826 Accesses	Research Can universal insecticide-treated net campaigns achieve equity in coverage and use? The case of northern Nigeria Yazoume Ye, Elizabeth Patton, Albert Kilian, Samantha Dovey, Erin Eckert Malaria Journal 2012, 11:32 (1 February 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Using data from a post-campaign survey, the authors investigated the effect of the mass distribution campaigns in achieving equity in household ownership and use ITNs
	11. 790 Accesses	Research Visual and olfactory associative learning in the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto Nora Chilaka, Elisabeth Perkins, Frédéric Tripet Malaria Journal 2012, 11:27 (27 January 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The paper investigated associative learning in Anopheles gambiae in a laboratory bioassay using visual and olfactory cues. The results address an important knowledge gap in mosquito ecology and emphasize the role of associative memory for host finding and blood-feeding behaviour, with important potential implications for vector control.
	12. 717 Accesses	Review Global warming and malaria: knowing the horse before hitching the cart Paul Reiter Malaria Journal 2008, 7(Suppl 1):S3 (11 December 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	13. 708 Accesses	Methodology Online reporting for malaria surveillance using micro-monetary incentives, in urban India 2010-2011 Rumi Chunara, Vina Chhaya, Sunetra Bane, Sumiko R Mekaru, Emily H Chan, Clark C Freifeld, John S Brownstein Malaria Journal 2012, 11:43 (13 February 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| Editor’s summary Micro-monetary incentives and online reporting are a rapid way to solicit public health information. This methodology provides a cost-effective way of executing a field study that can act as a complement to traditional public health surveillance methods,
	14. 686 Accesses	Reviews Plant-based insect repellents: a review of their efficacy, development and testing Marta Maia, Sarah J Moore Malaria Journal 2011, 10(Suppl 1):S11 (15 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	15. 678 Accesses	Methodology Plate-based transfection and culturing technique for genetic manipulation of Plasmodium falciparum Florence Caro, Mathew G. Miller, Joseph L. DeRisi Malaria Journal 2012, 11:22 (18 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Paper describing a series of semi-automated protocols that will facilitate transfection of P. falciparum.
	16. 670 Accesses	Research Comparing changes in haematologic parameters occurring in patients included in randomized controlled trials of artesunate-amodiaquine vs single and combination treatments of uncomplicated falciparum in sub-Saharan Africa Julien Zwang, Jean-Louis Ndiaye, Abdoulaye Djimde, Grant Dorsey, Andreas Martensson, Corine Karema, Piero Olliaro Malaria Journal 2012, 11:25 (25 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Effect of different antimalarial treatments on haematologic parameters comparing artesunate-amodiaquine against various single treatment lines and combination therapies.
	17. 660 Accesses	Research Human Plasmodium knowlesi infection in Ranong province, southwestern border of Thailand Natthawan Sermwittayawong, Balbir Singh, Mitsuaki Nishibuchi, Nongyao Sawangjaroen, Varaporn Vuddhakul Malaria Journal 2012, 11:36 (8 February 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Plasmodium knowlesi infection in humans along the southwestern border of Thailand, including interesting discussion on the possible changes in epidemiology.
	18. 647 Accesses	Methodology Development of a TaqMan Allelic Discrimination Assay for detection of Single Nucleotides Polymorphisms associated with anti-malarial drug resistance Edwin Kamau, Saba Alemayehu, Karla C Feghali, LaDonna S Tolbert, Bernard Ogutu, Christian F Ockenhouse Malaria Journal 2012, 11:23 (20 January 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Paper reporting the development of a TaqMan Real Time PCR assay for the detection of SNPs associated with anti-malarial resistance. This assay has promise as a convenient and efficient way to examine patient samples in resource-constrained settings.
	19. 617 Accesses	Review Understanding the population genetics of Plasmodium vivax is essential for malaria control and elimination Alicia Arnott, Alyssa E Barry, John C Reeder Malaria Journal 2012, 11:14 (10 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary With malaria elimination back on the global agenda, mapping of global and local P. vivax population structure is essential prior to establishing goals for elimination and the roll-out of interventions.
	20. 614 Accesses	Research Human cerebral malaria and Plasmodium falciparum genotypes in Malawi Danny A Milner, Jimmy Vareta, Clarissa Valim, Jacqui Montgomery, Rachel F Daniels, Sarah K Volkman, Daniel E Neafsey, Daniel J Park, Stephen F Schaffner, Nira C Mahesh, Kayla G Barnes, David M Rosen, Amanda K Lukens, Daria Van Tyne, Roger C Wiegand, Pardis C Sabeti, Karl B Seydel, Simon J Glover, Steve Kamiza, Malcolm E Molyneux, Terrie E Taylor, Dyann F Wirth Malaria Journal 2012, 11:35 (7 February 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary An interesting study confirming that the parasite genetic complexity is lower in cerebral malaria than in patients with non-complicated malaria. In their study, the authors found that cerebral malaria patients harbour a parasite population dominated by a single variant identical throughout the blood and organs.
	21. 611 Accesses	Research Community knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) on malaria in Swaziland: A country earmarked for malaria elimination Khumbulani W Hlongwana, Musawenkosi LH Mabaso, Simon Kunene, Dayanandan Govender, Rajendra Maharaj Malaria Journal 2009, 8:29 (19 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Despite fair knowledge of malaria in Swaziland, there is a need for improving the availability of information through the preferred community channels, such as the traditional community district meetings or tinkhundlas. There is documented evidence suggesting that as the level transmission and disease decreases, so does the perception about the importance of malaria control activities.
	22. 582 Accesses	Research Importance of factors determining the effective lifetime of a mass, long-lasting, insecticidal net distribution: a sensitivity analysis Olivier JT Briët, Diggory Hardy, Thomas A Smith Malaria Journal 2012, 11:20 (13 January 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Use of a pre-existing agent-based mathematical modelling platform for malaria to extend knowledge that is based on field studies on net and insecticide decay to model and estimate the epidemiological lifetimes of insecticide-treated bed nets under field conditions. A topic about which rather little is actually known.
	23. 572 Accesses	Research Malaria transmission in Libreville: results of a one year survey Jean Romain Mourou, Thierry Coffinet, Fanny Jarjaval, Christelle Cotteaux, Eve Pradines, Godefroy Lydie, Maryvonne Kombila, Frederic Pages Malaria Journal 2012, 11:40 (9 February 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Clinical studies have shown a decline in the burden of malaria in Libreville, the capital city of Gabon, but the characteristics of transmission are poorly known. It appears that the decrease of transmission seen inperi-urban areas is probably more dependent of the socio-economic level of a quarter than of its location in the city.
	24. 557 Accesses	Case study The evil circle of poverty: a qualitative study of malaria and disability Benedicte Ingstad, Alister C Munthali, Stine H Braathen, Lisbet Grut Malaria Journal 2012, 11:15 (11 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary This study points to the importance of building malaria programmes, research and statistics that take into consideration the consequences of permanent impairment after a malaria attack, as well as the context of poverty in which they often occur.
	25. 550 Accesses	Research Attractive toxic sugar bait (ATSB) methods decimate populations of Anopheles malaria vectors in arid environments regardless of the local availability of favoured sugar-source blossoms John C Beier, Gunter C Muller, Weidong Gu, Kristopher L Arheart, Yosef Schlein Malaria Journal 2012, 11:31 (1 February 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary This field study in the arid malaria-free oasis environment of Israel compares how the availability of a primary natural sugar source for mosquitoes - flowering Acacia trees - affects the efficacy of ATSB methods for mosquito control.