parasitology

There is no vaccine against this parasitic worm infection, but rhesus macaques’ unique immune system has brought the prospect of a vaccine closer than ever.

Placental macrophages play a role in the immune response against pathogens.

Organic molecules with novel biological properties offer new ways to eliminate multidrug-resistant bacteria. 

Scientists identified specific genes that confer protection or vulnerability to various infections, pointing the way to new treatments.

Scientists weaponize the symbiotic bacteria in mosquitoes against the deadly diseases they transmit.

No one ever hopes to mess up an experiment, but sometimes what seems like a frustrating misstep actually sparks a discovery.

Chagas disease stems from a parasitic infection. Now, with the help of a few insect-eating monkeys, a new treatment for this condition is on the horizon.

Mice vaccinated with spirulina expressing a malaria parasite protein were protected from infection, setting the stage for future clinical trials.

The unique life cycles of bacteria in the gut of a parasitic worm and its prey make for an unexpected but prolific source of new antibiotics.

Antibiotic resistance is on the rise and scientists are on the lookout for new therapeutics for treating human pathogens. One promising new venture repurposes antimalarial drugs to treat patients with chronic lung diseases such as cystic fibrosis.