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Directing the Killing of Leishmania: Programming a Genetic Scissors to Eliminate a Parasite

How scientists have harnessed CRISPR-Cas9 to directly command the killing of Leishmania by rewriting its genetic code.

Julian Foster
Oct 21, 2025

Scissors for the Uncuttable: How CRISPR is Revolutionizing the Fight Against Parasitic Diseases

Explore how CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology is transforming research on trypanosomatid parasites and opening new avenues for treating neglected tropical diseases.

Charlotte Hughes
Oct 17, 2025

Rewriting a Parasite's Blueprint: The CRISPR Scissors Custom-Made for Leishmania

Discover how scientists are designing custom CRISPR/Cas9 vectors for Leishmania major to unlock genetic secrets of this devastating parasite.

Joseph James
Oct 14, 2025

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