Ancient Parasite Origins
The discovery of a preserved sandfly reveals a complex dual-host life cycle of parasites dating back hundreds of millions of years. Unlike many pathogens that spread due to human travel, the Leishmania species evolved primarily in the New World, with one notable exception linked to European settlement. The discussion highlights the evolutionary history of these parasites, suggesting they emerged during the Mesozoic era on the supercontinent Gondwana.In this clip
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