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851 Scientists discover “molecular shredder” that helps deadly parasite evade the immune system

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ScienceDaily · 04/02/2026 00:31 EDT

A deadly parasite responsible for sleeping sickness has been found using a surprisingly precise trick to stay hidden in the human bloodstream. Scientists discovered a protein called ESB2 that acts like a “molecular shredder,” cutting up specific genetic instructions as they are produced. This allows the parasite to flood its surface with protective proteins while suppressing other signals that might give it away.

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