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Giardia ribosome

Giardia ribosome with tRNA and elongation factor eEF2 solved by cryo-EM

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Uppsala scientists reveal protein synthesis mechanism in Giardia

Scientists from Uppsala University have used cryo-electron microscopy to reveal details of the protein synthesis mechanism in the parasite Giardia intestinalis, which causes diarrhoeal disease. The new insights could be valuable for screening specific drugs against Giardia and other protozoan parasites.

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