Horrible Flesh Eating Parasite Could Get a Vaccine One Day

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Here is Gizmodo covering Georgia Tech's Leishmaniasis study as only Gizmodo can – with lots of attitude. It does focus on the potential for a vaccine against this deadly parasite. The vaccine was tested on genetically modified mice by a research team led by M.G. Finn, professor in the School of Biological Sciences. Finn is also a professor and chair of the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

 

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

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Life Sciences and Biology
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College of Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, M.G. Finn, Leishmania, parasite, vaccine
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  • Created By: Renay San Miguel
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Sep 15, 2017 - 9:45am
  • Last Updated: Sep 15, 2017 - 11:53am