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These parasite APNs generate a pool of free amino acids through digestion of the peptides formed by other proteases from human haemoglobin in the digestive vacuole of the malaria parasite.

“In retrospect,” he says, “such levels of performance should probably be expected when the limiting amino acids are no longer limiting and cows are finally able to realize their genetic potential.

Sahana is a science journalist and an intern at The Scientist, with a background in neuroscience and microbiology. She has previously written for Live Science, Massive Science, and eLife.