Malaria Parasite Male Gamete Maturation (VIDEO) Penn State This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Caption When a male gametocyte of the malaria parasite senses that it has been transmitted to a mosquito, it activates and forms eight sperm-like male gametes. This video captures the moment when flagellated male gametes break free of the red blood cell membrane. New research shows that by disrupting genes in the CAF1/CCR4/NOT complex, this maturation process can be affected. Credit Kevin J. Hart, Penn State Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.