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Blue Dye Kills Malaria Parasites — But There Is One Catch

Blue methylene dye is used in labs to stain cells and sold in pet stores to treat tropical fish for fungal infections. It has anti-malarial properties as well. (Jay Reed/NPR)
Blue methylene dye is used in labs to stain cells and sold in pet stores to treat tropical fish for fungal infections. It has anti-malarial properties as well. (Jay Reed/NPR)

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