The parasite is a flatworm most commonly referred to as a liver fluke. It was known to be ... though in recent years the parasite has been found migrating into western states.

A malaria parasite multiplies inside hepatocytes (liver cells). Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing ...

This starves the parasite, which responds by becoming less likely to kill the already-fragile ... falciparum from the transgenic and control mice. The researchers found that in the absence of liver ...