This Flesh-Eating Parasite Might Soon Be Thwarted by a New Vaccine

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In this report on a leishmaniasis study by Tech scientists, Seeker goes into detail into how School of Biological Sciences Professor M.G. Finn and his team used a bioengineered virus-like particle and genetically modified mice to take on the world's second deadliest parasite. Finn is also a professor and the chair of the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry. 

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College of Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, School of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Categories
Life Sciences and Biology
Keywords
College of Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, M.G. Finn, Leishmaniasis, vaccine, parasite, climate change
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  • Created By: Renay San Miguel
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Sep 13, 2017 - 3:39pm
  • Last Updated: Sep 13, 2017 - 3:49pm