Research Articles
The Hidden World of Parasite Genomes: How Repetitive DNA Shapes Dangerous Pathogens
Explore how repetitive DNA elements in trypanosomatid parasites influence evolution, immune evasion, and disease mechanisms.
The Invisible Invader: How Scientists Discovered a Parasite's "Off Switch"
Discover how scientists found a master switch protein that could defeat Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite affecting millions worldwide.
The 48-Hour Breakthrough: Faster Safety Checks for Parasite Eggs
A simple time-saving method is transforming how we battle parasitic worms. Learn about the 48-hour breakthrough in parasite egg viability testing.
The Parasite's Secret Weapon: How a Tapeworm Hacks Rabbit Immunity with a Tiny Molecule
Discover how the tapeworm Taenia pisiformis uses a novel microRNA to hack rabbit immune systems by targeting TLR2 receptors.
The Intestinal Saboteur: How a Parasite Mutes the Body's Allergic Alarm
Discover how Trypanosoma brucei, the parasite causing African Sleeping Sickness, suppresses anaphylaxis-mediated ion transport in the small intestine.
How a Parasite Hijacks Sea Snails and Alters Their Behavior
Discover how parasitic trematodes manipulate sea snail behavior in species-specific ways, reshaping intertidal ecosystems through complex host-parasite interactions.
The Parasite's Dilemma: How Drug Resistance Becomes a Fatal Flaw
Exploring how Leishmania parasites develop drug resistance at a significant cost to their fitness and survival capabilities.
The Parasite's Dilemma: To Kill or Not to Kill?
Explore the evolutionary models of parasite virulence and the fascinating balance parasites must strike between replication and transmission.
Hidden Battles in the Marmara: The Parasite Infecting a Tiny Ocean Architect
Discover the microscopic parasite threatening Oikopleura dioica in the Sea of Marmara and its ecological implications for marine ecosystems.
The Invisible Vampires of the Reef: Meet the Gill Lice Haunting Brazil's Goatfish
Discover how the parasitic isopod Rocinela signata infests the gills of spotted goatfish in Brazil's coastal waters, impacting fisheries and marine ecosystems.