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Unlocking Leishmaniasis with Cell Repair Science | Lubbock News
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Texas Tech professors Peter Keyel and Kai Zhang are tackling leishmaniasis—a deadly parasitic disease spread by sandflies that kills 90% of untreated victims—by unraveling how the parasite repairs its own membranes. With a $600K NIH grant, they’re merging cell repair science with parasitology to discover if the parasite’s defenses mirror human cells, paving the way for targeted treatments. Their lab is also training undergrads to lead research, turning foundational science into future cures.
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