Research Articles
The Hidden Feast: When a Kissing Bug's Legacy Taints Our Food
Explore the oral transmission of Chagas disease, how Trypanosoma cruzi parasites infect through contaminated food, and the scientific research revealing this dangerous pathway.
How a Parasite's Master Key Hijacks Our Immune System
Discover how the Chagas disease parasite uses cruzipain to manipulate our immune system and the promising research towards new therapies.
When Heat Meets Parasite: The Curious Case of an Insect That Fights Infection With Fever
Discover how Panstrongylus megistus, the kissing bug, uses heat shock to combat Trypanosoma cruzi infection and what this means for Chagas disease control.
The Opossum's Secret: How a Backyard Marsupial is Rewriting Textbooks on Parasitic Infection
Discover the unique relationship between opossums and the Chagas disease parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, and how this marsupial challenges our understanding of parasitic infections.
How a Single Cytokine Became a Game-Changer in Fighting a Deadly Parasite
Discover how interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) emerged as a powerful weapon against Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite causing Chagas disease, through groundbreaking research on immune response and cytokine therapy.
The Secret to Growing a Killer: Finding the Perfect Home for the Chagas Parasite
Discover how scientists are unlocking the secrets of Chagas disease by finding the optimal culture medium for Trypanosoma cruzi parasite growth and cryopreservation.
Unlocking a Hidden Handshake: Genetic Sleuthing Reveals a Silent Pact Between Parasite and Host
Discover how genetic research reveals the specific association between Trypanosoma cruzi genotypes and Chagas disease transmission in Chile
Unlocking the Secrets of Chagas Disease: How Laboratory Cell Models Are Revealing a Parasite's Hidden Pathways
Explore how mammalian cell culture models are advancing our understanding of Trypanosoma cruzi infection and Chagas disease pathogenesis.
Molecular Identity Theft: How the Chagas Parasite Steals to Survive
Discover how Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite causing Chagas disease, steals sialic acids from host cells to evade immune detection through sophisticated glycobiology.