Jorge Arévalo

The paper analyzes the genomic diversity of Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis across the Neotropical Realm, identifying two major parasite groups associated with different biomes and highlighting ecological and epidemiological differences.

The paper demonstrates drug tolerance in Leishmania braziliensis strains through in vitro models, showing quiescence and reversibility without genetic resistance.

This paper develops CRISPR-based assays for detecting Leishmania species, showing high sensitivity and specificity for genus and subgenus level identification.

This study examines the evolutionary history and hybridization of Leishmania parasites using whole genome sequencing, revealing ecological divergence and genetic mosaic ancestry in hybrids.