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Researchers advance understanding of schistosome reproduction

August 14, 2013

Illinois researchers advance understanding of schistosome reproduction

Characterizing stem cells in larval schistosomes may help control the prolific human parasite

Ancient Egyptian mummies revealed that humans have been hosting parasitic flatworms called schistosomes for more than 5,000 years. Today the parasites continue to plague millions of people across the world, causing roughly 250,000 deaths each year.


August 14, 2013


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