Infected Red Blood Cell (IMAGE) Washington University School of Medicine Caption This human red blood cell is infected with a malaria parasite. Scientists have identified a new and unusual way to kill the parasite that involves the crime-scene compound called luminol. Credit Daniel Goldberg Usage Restrictions Please credit photographer. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.