Infected Red Blood Cell (IMAGE)

WashU Medicine

Infected Red Blood Cell

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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.

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Daniel Goldberg

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