The Surprising Connection Between Obesity, Parasites, and Your Immune System
Researchers at the, Riverside, backed by a substantial NIH grant, are pioneering a study on the unique immune responses to ...
Nature13 天
Parasite biology articles from across Nature Portfolio
The nanometre scale ultrastructures shed light on the unique cell biology of these deadly parasites. Schistosoma sex-biased Bantam and miR-1989 microRNAs shed light on the roles of ovarian ...
来自MSN1 个月
Two Billion People Have a Brain Parasite – Here's Why Many Haven't Noticed
A Unique Immune Defense in the Brain The UVA study revealed that microglia, the brain's primary immune cells, play a critical role in controlling the parasite. These cells release a unique immune ...
technologynetworks28 天
New Antibodies Target Malaria Parasite in a Unique Way
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified a novel class of antibodies that bind to a previously untargeted region of the malaria parasite. The most potent antibody in ...
Forbes5 个月
Meet The Disturbing Parasite That Eats—And Becomes—Tongues
These parasites are prevalent in warm coastal waters ... The louse’s ability to not just destroy but to replace an organ makes it a truly unique and terrifying example of parasitic adaptation ...