parasitology

Wuchereria bancrofti, a roundworm nematode, one of the causative agents of lymphatic filariasis, 3D illustration showing presence of sheath around the worm and tail nicle

Parasites: often overlooked but important for biomedical research

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 organisms, comprising plants, animals and microscopic beings alike. Their ...

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