How Your Body Fights Parasites: The KIT Protein's Secret Role
Scientists discovered that a protein called KIT plays a crucial role in helping your body fight parasitic worm infections. When you're infected with parasites, …
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New Computer Tools Help Find Better Malaria Drugs
Scientists are using computer programs and artificial intelligence to find new medicines that can fight malaria parasites, even ones that have become resistant …
Read MoreB Vitamins May Protect Your Body From Ivermectin Side Effects
Researchers tested whether two B vitamins—folic acid and B12—could protect the liver and kidneys from damage caused by ivermectin, a medication used to treat …
Read MoreProbiotics May Help Fight Skin Parasites When Combined With Medicine
Researchers tested whether probiotics (helpful bacteria) could boost the effectiveness of a drug called miltefosine against leishmaniasis, a tropical disease …
Read MoreHow Your Body Fights Parasites: A New Discovery About Immune Cells
Scientists discovered something surprising about how your body responds to parasitic worm infections. They found that a protein called CD154, which helps …
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