Abstract
The family Trypanosomatidae comprises a group of protozoan parasites that branched early during the evolution of eukaryotes. Among the trypanosomatids, parasites from the genera Trypanosoma (causative agents of Sleeping Sickness and Chagas Disease) and Leishmania (causative agents of Leishmaniases) are the most recognised. Different from most eukaryotes, trypanosomatids present polycistro…