Tag: Parasite-host Interactions
Unlocking the Mystery: Why Are Parasites Understudied?
Unlocking the Mystery: The Understudied World of ParasitesIn the fall of 1985, Scott L. Gardner found himself in a peculiar situation - standing over his toilet bowl, using a chopstick to sift through the...
Harnessing Toxoplasma Gondii for Brain Drug Delivery: Potential and Possibilities
Parasites can have a significant impact on human and animal health. However, a recent study published in Nature Microbiology suggests that researchers have discovered a potential way to utilize a common brain parasite, Toxoplasma...
Uncovering the Neglected World of Parasite Research
In 1985, Scott L. Gardner, a parasitologist, discovered a parasite in his own feces after returning from a research trip to Bolivia. This incident sparked his interest in parasites, leading him to establish the...