Tag: Parasite prevalence
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...
The Neglected World of Parasites: Why Are They Overlooked by Researchers?
In 1985, Scott L. Gardner, a graduate student studying parasites in wild mammals, discovered he had contracted the parasitic worm Ascaris after returning from Bolivia. This experience led him to focus his career on...