TWiP 268: A loyal parasite

TWiP discusses a 41-year long human infection with Schistosoma mansoni, and CRISPR screens that reveal genes essential for Cryptosporidium survival in the host intestine.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Daniel Griffin, and Christina Naula

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• 41 year old Schistosoma infection (J Travel Med)
• Genes essential for Cryptosporidium survival in host intestine (Nat Comm)

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