How parasites take a bigger bite

(McGill University Health Centre) A team of international scientists led by the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre uncovered an important mechanism behind Leishmania, a deadly parasitic disease transmitted by sandflies. In a new study published today in Cell Reports, researchers described how key molecules known as exosomes, boost the process by which the Leishmania parasite infects humans and other mammals. These findings could lead to the development of new potential vaccine targets and diagnostic tools.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news