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Malaria parasite caught in the act of breaking and entering
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Malaria parasite caught in the act of breaking and entering

Researchers have captured Plasmodium, the parasite that causes malaria, as it slips into a red blood cell. Using detailed imaging, they revealed the temporary molecular junction the parasite builds to open a tiny passage through the cell membrane. And here's the thing: the parasite reshapes the membrane so the opening disappears behind it without a trace. This discovery could help guide future malaria treatments and research into other parasitic diseases.
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