Mapping Parasite Mitochondria Uncovers Ancient Pathways and New Drug Targets

This report highlights a four-year research effort to map all proteins in the mitochondria of parasites responsible for diseases such as sleeping sickness, giardiasis, leishmaniasis, and babesiosis. These diseases collectively impact nearly a billion people annually. The study reveals ancient biological pathways and identifies dozens of potential new targets for drug development.

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