Lab Shot (IMAGE) UT Southwestern Medical Center Caption Two studies by Dr. Collins and colleagues reveal potential vulnerabilities of a parasitic flatworm, findings that could open the door to development of new treatments for a disease that kills up to 250,000 people a year. Credit UT Southwestern Medical Center Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.