Parasite biology is the study of all biological aspects of parasites and parasitic diseases, including the structure, growth, development, genetics, ecology and evolution of these organisms ...

Jan. 21, 2025 — Trypanosomes are parasites that cause sleeping sickness, Chagas disease, and various animal diseases. Diagnosis and treatment remain complex and no effective vaccine has been ...

Parasitic infections can invade practically any part of the body. Brain parasites, those that infect the central nervous system which includes the brain, are potentially the most damaging and the most ...

Parasitic infection describes the infection of a host with a particular parasite. Parasites are microorganisms that rely on other host organisms for their own survival. Many parasites do not cause ...

Around the world, pathogens and parasites are responding to the changes in unexpected ways, fueling the rise of pandemics and the extinction of countless plant and animal species. But all is not lost.

An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.

Transmission of these parasites can occur through a variety of sources, including contaminated food and water, direct contact with domestic and wild animals, and vector-borne pathways involving ...

Now, experts say the parasite’s eradication is on the horizon. The Carter Center joined the fight against the neglected tropical disease in 1986, when Guinea worms tormented some 3.5 million ...

Trichuris incognita is a newfound intestinal roundworm closely related to the whipworm parasite. However, it is significantly more resistant to treatment. Scientists have discovered a new species ...

A Facebook post said that research “confirms the true nature of cancer is a parasite, hence why, Ivermectin, in conjunction with mebendazole, and (fenbendazole) is so effective. It targets the ...