Could Low Vitamin C Actually Protect You From Parasites?
Scientists discovered something surprising: mice that couldn't make their own vitamin C were protected from a dangerous parasite called schistosomiasis that …
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New Hope for Fighting Leishmaniasis: Computer Scientists Find Promising Drug Candidates
Leishmaniasis is a serious disease spread by sandflies that affects millions of people worldwide, especially in tropical regions. Current treatments are …
Read MorePlant Compounds Show Promise Against Buruli Ulcer Disease
Researchers used computer modeling to study plant-based treatments for Buruli ulcer, a serious tropical disease caused by bacteria. They tested 172 natural …
Read MorePoor Nutrition May Help Yaws Spread in Ghana
Researchers in Ghana studied 128 children to understand if nutrition plays a role in yaws, a skin disease affecting kids in tropical areas. They compared …
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 MoreNew Drug Compounds Show Promise Against Leishmaniasis Parasite
Scientists created and tested ten new chemical compounds designed to fight leishmaniasis, a serious disease caused by parasites found in tropical regions. …
Read MoreNew Drug Compounds Show Promise Against Leishmaniasis Parasite
Scientists have created and tested new chemical compounds that may be effective against leishmaniasis, a serious parasitic disease affecting millions …
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