Skin-penetrating nematodes' love-hate relationship with COâ‚‚ 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, ...
Mel Gibson comments on podcast fuel unsupported cancer cure claims
The antiparasitic drugs ivermectin and fenbendazole are not currently recommended for cancer, but posts spread across social ...
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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Skin-penetrating nematodes have a love-hate relationship with carbon dioxide
Globally, over 600 million people are infected with the skin-penetrating threadworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, mostly in tropical and subtropical regions with poor sanitation infrastructure.
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Researchers shed light on parasite problem
Scientists have predicted that the rate of foodborne trematode infections will remain stable up to 2030. Foodborne ...
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Labos: No, ivermectin doesn’t cure cancer, either
But despite its amazing properties, ivermectin is not magic. It doesn’t treat COVID and it doesn’t treat cancer. Its ...