European biomedical researchers show a rising interest towards parasites, often regarded as natural oddities in the past but now recognised as vital parts of natural ecosystems, in addition to having a sizable impact on human health worldwide.   Parasites are an incredibly diverse and broad group of...

Dr Rachel Paterson works at the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, where she studies host-parasite interactions in wildlife, tackling crucial aspects related to conservation and ecosystem functioning. Since 2024, she has led the IMPACT project.   The main goal of this project -funded by Biodiversa+...