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Category Archives: Parasites
Parasite proves proficient at immune scooping
As T cells bumble around our bodies, they are constantly on stand-by to recognise pathogenic target proteins. These pieces of protein are presented to T cells for inspection by other immune cells, known as antigen-presenting cells (APCs). The T cells … Continue reading
Posted in Disease, Immunology, Microorganisms, Parasites, Science
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Fish parasite inspires sticky surgical tissue patch
Surgeons still find it tricky to quickly and reliably stick a wet, slippery organ back together during invasive procedures. The currently available selection of ‘stick-you-together’ products – staples and chemical glues – do a decent job, but make a bit … Continue reading
Posted in Bioengineering, Marine, Microorganisms, Parasites, Science
Tagged adhesive, fish, glue, microneedle, parasite, patch, Pomphorhynchus laevis, spiny-headed worm, staples, surgical
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The journey to parasite egg paradise
The parasite, Schistosoma mansoni, is a remarkably cunning and efficient worm. It spends the first part of its life infecting freshwater snails, where it vigorously multiplies to bulk up numbers. This parasite army then marches out of the snail and … Continue reading
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