# Detailed 3D view of babesiosis parasite's ribosome could guide development of targeted treatments

Source: [Biology News - Evolution, Cell theory, Gene theory, Microbiology, Biotechnology](https://phys.org/news/2026-11-3d-view-babesiosis-parasite-ribosome.html) · 2026-11-10 · Life
Page: https://themorning.science/story/detailed-3d-view-of-babesiosis-parasite-s-ribosome-could-guide-development-of-ta-8ac95d95b29dcfad
Kind: research · Impact: low

## In brief

- A study produced a three-dimensional, near-atomic-resolution structure of the ribosome from Babesia divergens.
- Babesia divergens is one of several Babesia species known to infect humans and cause babesiosis.
- The authors say the structural insights could help researchers identify targets for new treatments.

## Why it matters

Mapping a parasite's ribosome in detail can reveal structural differences from human ribosomes, which is the basis for designing drugs that target the parasite without harming host cells.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-10: Biology News reported the study of the Babesia divergens ribosome structure

## Coverage

- [Detailed 3D view of babesiosis parasite's ribosome could guide development of targeted treatments](https://phys.org/news/2026-11-3d-view-babesiosis-parasite-ribosome.html) — Biology News - Evolution, Cell theory, Gene theory, Microbiology, Biotechnology, 2026-11-10

Tags: babesiosis, ribosome, cryo-em, parasitology, drug-discovery

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