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Strange parasite kills human cells and wears their remains as disguise
- Entamoeba histolytica is a deadly parasite infecting millions each year, causing major illness and death, particularly in developing countries.
- It invades the human gut, creates ulcers, liquefies liver tissues, and can spread to the brain and lungs.
- Study on the parasite's genome is unveiling its secrets, such as how it attacks human cells and evades the immune system.
- The parasite eats live tissue, causing abscesses that can be fatal, challenging to study due to its shape-shifting nature.
- Researchers discovered the parasite's survival trick of stealing proteins from human cells to hide from the immune system.
- The complex genome of Entamoeba histolytica has been a challenge to decode due to its unusual characteristics.
- Scientists have developed tools like RNAi libraries to identify essential genes in the parasite's survival and attack mechanisms.
- Using a combination of RNAi and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, researchers aim to find weaknesses in the parasite and develop potential treatments.
- This research showcases how basic science leads to advancements in understanding and combating deadly parasites like Entamoeba histolytica.
- The work done on decoding the parasite's behavior could pave the way for vaccines or medicines to save lives in the future.
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