Energy metabolism is an essential function of life. Yet a resourceful parasite with a minimalist genome has discarded much of its metabolism, developing a unique alternative in the process.
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BRETISLAV KOUDELA
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Keeling, P. Parasites go the full monty. Nature 414, 401–402 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/35106666
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