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 ...
Skin-penetrating nematodes' love-hate relationship with CO₂ could lead to new parasitic infection treatments
In the United States, the most well-known skin-penetrating parasitic worm, called a nematode, is the hookworm. But globally, ...
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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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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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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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Jimmy Carter Worked to Eradicate the Vicious Guinea Worm Parasite, Slashing Cases by the Millions
The 39th U.S. president aimed to quash the debilitating water-based infection before he died. Through the Carter Center's ...
Brandi Glanville Says 'I'm Sick of the Way I Look' amid Facial Parasite Crisis
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' alum Brandi Glanville said she’s “sick of being sick” and “hiding out” as she deals with an ...
Mel Gibson's cancer treatment claims branded 'dangerous, cruel and irresponsible' by Canadian Cancer Society. Here's what to know
"During Joe Rogan’s podcast on Jan. 9, Mel Gibson promoted drugs that are not scientifically proven cancer treatments," the ...
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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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The 6 best flea and tick treatments for dogs in 2025, with advice from vets
Parasites do not have to bite your dog for the treatment to work because the medicine ... to thousands of adverse incidents in pets and humans. To date, 2,500 pet deaths have been allegedly ...