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The Tapeworm Identity Crisis: How One Parasite Had Twenty Names

Discover how scientists resolved the taxonomic mystery of the Asian fish tapeworm, unifying twenty different names into one species with global ecological impact.

Ellie Ward
Oct 15, 2025

The Parasite's Secret Fuel: How a Human Hormone Supercharges a Flesh-Eating Germ

Discover how Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a human sex hormone, supercharges the growth and infectivity of Leishmania mexicana, a flesh-eating parasite.

Elizabeth Butler
Oct 14, 2025

The Hidden Hijacker: Unraveling the Secret Life of a Bird Parasite

Discover the complex life cycle of Haemoproteus majoris, a single-celled parasite that preys on birds through two different animal hosts.

Aurora Long
Oct 14, 2025

The Silent Invader: A 12-Year Journey into Cystic Echinococcosis

A comprehensive analysis of cystic echinococcosis based on 12 years of hospital data, exploring diagnosis, treatment, and public health implications.

Zoe Hayes
Oct 13, 2025

A Parasite's Survival Guide: How Temperature Shapes a Tropical Disease

Scientists discover how the Leishmania parasite adapts to temperature changes, revealing new clues for fighting cutaneous leishmaniasis.

Jacob Howard
Oct 13, 2025

The Malaria Parasite's Secret Menu: A Taste for Human Proteins

Discover how Plasmodium falciparum selectively consumes human serum proteins to fuel its growth and increase virulence in malaria infections.

Leo Kelly
Oct 13, 2025

Unwanted Tenants: The Hidden Damage of a Pigeon Parasite

A microscopic look at how Cotugnia tapeworms are harming urban pigeons through intestinal damage and histopathological changes.

Abigail Russell
Oct 13, 2025

The Hookworm's Secret: How a Blood-Feeding Parasite Bypasses Our Defenses

Discover how the human hookworm employs sophisticated molecular tools to evade our body's clotting defenses and feed on blood undetected for years.

Noah Brooks
Oct 11, 2025

The Chicken's Cough: A Parasitic Mystery on the Farm

Discover how Tetrathyridia parasite larvae cause bronchitis in chickens, with scientific data and interactive visualizations explaining this veterinary mystery.

Penelope Butler
Oct 11, 2025

Cracking the Salmon's Code: The Genetic Hunt for a Killer Parasite's Weakness

Discover how scientists are identifying genetic markers for Gyrodactylus salaris resistance in Atlantic salmon, offering hope for conservation and aquaculture.

Lily Turner
Oct 10, 2025

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