Research Articles
The Furry Reservoirs: Could Sheep and Goats Be Spreading a Deadly Disease?
Investigating the potential role of sheep and goats as reservoirs for visceral leishmaniasis in Egypt's Ismailia and Sharqia Governorates.
Starving the Invader: How Cutting Off Cholesterol Supply Could Defeat a Parasitic Disease
Exploring how Leishmania amazonensis exploits host cholesterol and the therapeutic potential of targeting this dependency for treating leishmaniasis.
The Invisible Bite: Investigating Cutaneous Leishmaniasis and Its Sand Fly Carriers
An in-depth investigation of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis, its transmission by sand flies, and scientific methods for studying this neglected tropical disease.
Nature's Arsenal: How Five Plants Could Revolutionize Leishmaniasis Treatment
Exploring plant-based solutions for leishmaniasis treatment through phytochemical screening of medicinal plants.
The Silent Spread: How a Common Sand Fly Is Unexpectedly Transmitting a Dangerous Disease in Brazil
Discover how researchers found Leishmania infantum in Pintomyia fischeri sand flies, challenging our understanding of visceral leishmaniasis transmission in Brazil.
The Canine Shield: How Vaccines are Turning the Tide Against a Deadly Parasite
Exploring the effectiveness of canine visceral leishmaniasis vaccines through scientific research and clinical trials.
From Heart Drugs to Parasite Fighters: The Computational Quest for New Leishmaniasis Treatments
Discover how computational drug repurposing is revolutionizing the search for new treatments against leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease affecting millions worldwide.
The Double-Edged Sword: How Our Immune System Fights and Fuels Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Exploring the complex roles of CD4 and CD8 T cells in human cutaneous leishmaniasis - how our immune system both protects and damages tissues during parasitic infection.
Nature's Parasite Assassin: How a Common Plant Compound Fights a Flesh-Eating Disease
Discover how (-)-α-bisabolol, a compound from candeia trees and chamomile, fights cutaneous leishmaniasis by triggering parasite self-destruction through mitochondrial apoptosis.
Beyond the Bite: How Gender Shapes the Hidden Story of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Colombia
Exploring how gender roles, healthcare access, and biological differences shape the epidemiology of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Colombia