Structural insights reveal drug target in trypanosome parasites
A new study from the Kowalinski group at EMBL Grenoble characterized the structure of an important trypanosomal protein ...
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Never-before-seen parasite is resistant to ivermectin
Trichuris incognita is a newfound intestinal roundworm closely related to the whipworm parasite. However, it is significantly ...
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No, cancer isn’t a parasite, and ivermectin can’t cure it
The post’s claim that ivermectin and other antiparasitics can "cure" cancer is also unproven. Neither the FDA nor the World Health Organization have approved ivermectin to treat cancer, but some ...
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'Wake-up call' as hookworm parasites that infect pets and people grow drug resistant
Canine hookworms are becoming an increasing threat to pets and people, researchers say, after finding that the parasites have ...
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How people get worms in their body
Parasitic infections or worms can affect anyone, regardless of age or location. While often associated with unsanitary ...
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Drug Target Unveiled in Trypanosome Parasites
The Kowalinski group at EMBL Grenoble identified significant differences between the trypanosomal and human nuclear ...
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9 Types of Brain Parasites
Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Parasitic infections can invade practically any part of the body. Brain parasites, ...
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Ivermectin: South African medics using unproven worm drug to treat Covid-19
The pill is currently not licensed for human use by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra), it is only registered to treat parasites in animals. Despite this, some doctors ...
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Evolution of Drug Resistance in Malaria Parasite Populations
Ancient Chinese used a treatment based on artemisinin ... CQ clears out resistant parasites less efficiently from the human body than sensitive (non-resistant) parasites. Hence, infections ...