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

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

Scientists are developing the first-ever pill to prevent Lyme disease, potentially protecting millions from tick-borne ...

Parasite biology is the study of all biological ... of animal-adapted Cryptosporidium hominis subtypes differ from common human subtypes in the copy number of subtelomeric MEDLE genes ...

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An AI foundation model capable of predicting gene activity across many different human cell types may expedite research for ...

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

Chimpanzees bear genetic adaptations that help them thrive in their different forest and savannah habitats, some of which may protect against malaria, according to a study by an international team.

The Nobel prizewinner worked tirelessly with wife Rosalynn Carter to eradicate Guinea-worm disease.

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

Benzimidazole-based dewormers, one of the best methods for treating canine parasites ... expert Dr Swaid Abdullah said the parasites can be transferred to humans through the skin.