Parasite Kills Human Cells and Wears Their Remains As Disguise

For decades scientists have been puzzled by a tiny parasite that affects millions worldwide, with the power to liquefy human organs and evade the immune system in ways that science hasn't been able to explain.

Now University of California , Davis microbiologist professor Katherine Ralston and her team, have uncovered its terrifying secret.

Entamoeba histolytica has the unusual ability to kill human cells and then wear them as a disguise to escape the immune defenses.

The research, the teams said, could pave the way for new treatments to stop the parasite once and for all.

What Is Entamoeba histolytica?

Entamoeba histolytica is a single-celled parasite infects around 50 million people each year and claims some 70,000 lives annually.

Mostly encountered in developing countries with