Structural insights reveal drug target in trypanosome parasites
A new study from the Kowalinski group at EMBL Grenoble characterized the structure of an important trypanosomal protein ...
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Never-before-seen parasite is resistant to ivermectin
Trichuris incognita is a newfound intestinal roundworm closely related to the whipworm parasite. However, it is significantly ...
Skin-penetrating nematodes' love-hate relationship with COâ‚‚ could lead to new parasitic infection treatments
In the United States, the most well-known skin-penetrating parasitic worm, called a nematode, is the hookworm. But globally, ...
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No, cancer isn’t a parasite, and ivermectin can’t cure it
The post’s claim that ivermectin and other antiparasitics can "cure" cancer is also unproven. Neither the FDA nor the World Health Organization have approved ivermectin to treat cancer, but some ...
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'Wake-up call' as hookworm parasites that infect pets and people grow drug resistant
Canine hookworms are becoming an increasing threat to pets and people, researchers say, after finding that the parasites have ...
Deadly Parasites? Researchers Warn of Rising Drug Resistance in Dog Hookworms
New research reveals that canine hookworms in Australia are developing growing resistance to drugs. New research indicates ...