Parasitic flatworms known, as flukes or trematodes, are responsible for some of the most debilitating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affecting billions of people worldwide. Schistosomiasis, caused by blood flukes, is a significant health risk in many tropical regions. The need for more effective treatments and a growing resistance to currently available drugs has pushed researchers to find new solutions. In a groundbreaking study, MCW’s Dr. Jonathan S. Marchant and his team identified a new
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Parasitic flatworms known, as flukes or trematodes, are responsible for some of the most debilitating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affecting billions of people worldwide. Schistosomiasis, caused by blood flukes, is a significant health risk in many tropical regions. The need for more effective treatments and a growing resistance to currently available drugs has pushed researchers to find new solutions. In a groundbreaking study, MCW’s Dr. Jonathan S. Marchant and his team identified a new
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