Lena Pernas sees parasitic infection as a kind of Hunger Games
Mitochondria may lead cell’s attempt to keep nutrients from the invader
“Toxoplasma is a pretty incredible bug,” says Lena Pernas. But studying the parasite requires gloves, lab coats and goggles. “I wanted hazmat suits.”
Massimo Pistore
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