A new study from the Kowalinski group at EMBL Grenoble characterized the structure of an important trypanosomal protein ...

In the United States, the most well-known skin-penetrating parasitic worm, called a nematode, is the hookworm. But globally, ...

Trichuris incognita is a newfound intestinal roundworm closely related to the whipworm parasite. However, it is significantly ...

Humans acquire the infection by contact ... Due to symptoms ranging from rashes to seizures, brain parasites should be taken seriously. Treatment varies, depending on the parasite.

Malaria, caused by a parasite transmitted to humans through an infected ... is a big step forward in developing new malaria treatments. By focusing on PfNCR1, scientists could develop drugs ...

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 ...

Giardia parasites mimic human cell functions to break apart cells ... flatulence and fatigue and can last weeks or months without treatment. Although it is found throughout the world, it is ...

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' alum Brandi Glanville said she’s “sick of being sick” and “hiding out” as she deals with an ...

All cells, whether parasitic or human, must break down and recycle substances that ... Some of the breakdown products of medicines also are useful as treatments, even without giving the “parent” drug ...

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 ...

Canine hookworms are becoming an increasing threat to pets and people, researchers say, after finding that the parasites have ...