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Malaria Parasite Caught in the Act of Breaking and Entering
Quanta Magazine reports new research revealing how the malaria parasite invades human cells, with scientists capturing the entry process in unprecedented detail. The findings shed light on the mechanical process the parasite uses to break into red blood cells, knowledge that could inform new approaches to blocking infection. Readers are sharing the piece as an accessible explainer of recent work on one of the world's deadliest diseases.
Why now: A new Quanta feature on how the malaria parasite invades cells has drawn attention for explaining a major disease mechanism.
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