Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Debbie Donald"
Debbie Donald's research primarily focuses on the parasitic nematode Haemonchus contortus, which significantly impacts livestock health and agricultural resources due to its pathogenicity in sheep.
She has developed and evaluated signal sequence trapping systems to enhance the detection of secreted molecules from H. contortus, aiming to understand protein secretion mechanisms and improve control strategies against this parasite.
Donald has also conducted molecular cloning and sequencing of genes related to H. contortus, such as the ribonucleotide reductase gene, to gain insights into its biology and assist in the development of more effective treatments amid growing drug resistance issues.
