Researchers uncover how malaria infiltrates the blood–brain barrier and contributes to disease severity.
Why it’s important to save parasites
Parasites serve critical ecological roles, like regulating wildlife, and yet are mostly left out of conservation activities and research.
A New Low-Cost Parasite Diagnostic System Could Benefit Billions
A cost‐effective, automated parasite diagnostic system that does not require special sample preparation or a trained user.
Molecules secreted by parasitic worms found to reduce scarring during wound healing
Researchers have discovered that a protein produced by parasitic worms in the gut enhances wound healing in mice.
Red meat allergy on the rise, thanks to tick bites
An allergy to red meat known as alpha-gal syndrome is brought on by tick bites and is becoming a global issue.
Say goodbye to food allergies with this nanoparticle therapy
Encapsulating allergens in nanoparticles was found to reprogram the immune system, suppressing severe reactions to food allergies.
Centuries-old antibodies recovered from ancient teeth
Research teams from the UK have isolated antibodies preserved for 800 years in ancient teeth and found they are still able to bind viruses that infect humans today.
Diagnosing disease with AI could be the new norm in personalized medicine
A new AI diagnostic tool uses microbiome data and lifestyle factors to predict risk of multiple diseases, ushering in a new era of personalized healthcare.
A smart package for monitoring food contamination
A new device can detect Salmonella on individual products in real-time and with minimal need for laboratory equipment or specialized operators.
Keeping HIV at bay without antiviral drugs
A rare group of patients have been found to maintain a very low viral load and a functional immune system after stopping antiviral treatment.