Essential gene map of malaria parasite Plasmodium knowlesi aids in treatment design
A new, comprehensive map of all the genes essential for blood infections in Plasmodium knowlesi (P. knowlesi), a parasite ...
Over half of pet-owners unaware of infection risks from their pets: survey
More than half of pet owners in Korea are unaware that humans can contract parasites directly from pets, a recent survey led by a government agency showed Sunday. Some 51.5 percent of the 604 ...
An unexpected mechanism regulates the immune response during parasitic infections
Researchers at the University of Liège (Belgium) have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that regulates the immune ...
In Georgia, a 15-centimeter live parasite was found in a woman's head
In Georgia, a 15-centimeter living parasite was found in the human brain. "This is the first confirmed case of a live ...
Mind-altering parasite takes control of host spiders before killing them
Researchers have highlighted a new type of mind-altering parasite that takes over spiders and changes how they act.
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New mechanism regulates the immune response against parasites
Researchers at the (Belgium) have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that regulates the immune response against parasites.
WHO has a 2030 deadline to eradicate sleeping sickness but is the world actually getting rid of it?
Civil unrest in key endemic regions, such as the Central African Republic and southwestern Cameroon, has hindered disease ...
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Invasive snail species found in Georgia could harm humans
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is urging caution after invasive snail species in the state were found to harbor ...
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Invasive Snails Can Harm Environment And Your Health
Registration is open for the 16th annual trail race at Southern Adventist University, a collaboration between the ...