Tag: Parasite resistance

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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...
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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...