Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine have published an algae technique used to produce a candidate vaccine that prevents transmission of the malaria parasite from host to mosquito.
Malaria is the leading cause of death and disease in many developing countries. Pfs25 produced by algae can effectively prevent malaria parasites from developing within the mosquito.
Besides its effectiveness as a protein producer, algae is an advantageous tool for developing vaccines because it's cheap, easy and environmentally friendly.