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The genome and transcriptome of Haemonchus contortus, a key model parasite for drug and vaccine discovery
28 Aug 2013
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BACKGROUND: The small ruminant parasite Haemonchus contortus is the most widely used parasitic nematode in drug discovery, vaccine development and anthelmintic resistance research. Its remarkable propensity to develop resistance threatens the viability of the sheep industry in many regions of the world and provides a cautionary example of the effect of mass drug administration to control parasitic nematodes. Its...
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