Toxoplasma Parasite's Family Tree Traced
Monday, October 20, 2008 - 23:28
in Biology & Nature
Scientists are tracing the family tree of Toxoplasma gondii, one of the most widespread parasites of warm-blooded vertebrates. Understanding how T. gondii has evolved and disseminated will help parasitologists and public health officials improve methods for controlling the parasite in humans and animals.
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