Research Articles
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.
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.
Cracking the Code: How Computer Analysis is Unraveling Leishmania's Genetic Secrets
Explore how in silico analysis of Leishmania donovani genome reveals unconventional gene regulation mechanisms and potential treatment approaches.
The Unseen Threat: Protecting Colombia's Dogs from a Silent Parasite
Learn about the high prevalence of Leishmania parasites in dogs from Central West Colombia and the science behind this silent health crisis.
The Shape-Shifting Parasite: A Tale of DNA, Organelles, and a Deadly Disease
Explore the fascinating fine structure of Leishmania donovani and discover how the unique kinetoplast organelle enables this parasite's deadly transformation between insect and human forms.
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 Shape-Shifter's Secret: How a Parasite's Skeleton Holds the Key to New Cures
Discover how Leishmania parasites transform their shape by regulating tubulin mRNA, and what this means for treating diseases.
The Diagnostic Dilemma: When a Test for One Disease Detects Another
Exploring how Structural Equation Models help solve the diagnostic cross-reactivity between Leishmania and T. cruzi infections
Lighting Up the Invader: How Glowing Parasites Are Revolutionizing the Fight Against Leishmaniasis
Discover how transgenic Leishmania parasites with bioluminescent properties are transforming disease research through in vivo imaging techniques.
The Double Invaders: How Two Parasites Rewrite the Rules of Infection in Mice
Study of the histopathological effects when Leishmania major and Toxoplasma gondii co-infect albino mice, revealing altered immune responses and tissue damage patterns.