Research Articles
The Hidden Clue in Sheep Droppings: Unraveling a Lungworm Mystery
Discover how scientists learned to count lungworm parasites in sheep using fecal larval counts instead of invasive procedures.
A Recipe for a Parasite: Crafting a New Lab Home for a Nasty Bug
Discover how a new experimental culture medium revolutionizes Leishmania research by enabling continuous growth and differentiation of infective parasite forms.
The Parasite's Secret Weapon: How Schistosoma mansoni Uses Molecular Scissors to Survive Inside Us
Discover how Schistosoma mansoni uses MJD and OTU deubiquitinating enzymes to manipulate host cells and evade immune detection, offering potential new therapeutic targets.
Hidden Worlds: The Spiny Nematodes Parasitizing China's Catfish
Discover the fascinating world of Spinitectus nematodes - parasitic worms found in Chinese catfish, their unique biology, and the scientific methods used to study them.
The Hidden World Within: Unraveling Nematode Infections in Brazil's Shield Frogs
Discover the fascinating relationship between shield frogs and their nematode parasites in Brazil's rainforest enclaves
The Parasite's Love Song: How Mating Rewires a Schistosoma Worm's Genes
Discover how mating triggers dramatic genetic reprogramming in female Schistosoma worms, fueling a devastating disease affecting millions worldwide.
The Parasite That Fooled Scientists: A Retraction Story That Advanced Science
How a retracted Neospora caninum study demonstrates science's self-correcting nature and the importance of verification in research.
The Wily Whipworm: How a Tiny Mouse Parasite Revolutionized Immunology
Exploring how Trichuris muris, the mouse whipworm, became a cornerstone of modern immunology research and what it teaches us about host-parasite interactions.
The Silent War: How Southern Africa's Parasite Hunters Are Changing the Fight Against Disease
Exploring the groundbreaking work of PARSA in combating parasitic diseases through innovative research and One Health approaches in Southern Africa.
Unlocking the Parasite's Playbook: How Gene Chip Technology Is Revolutionizing the Fight Against Ancient Foes
Exploring how gene chip technology is transforming parasitology research, from malaria epigenetics to organ-on-chip models for parasite studies.