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Parasite That Affects Cognition Has Quietly Infected Billions of People

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Parasitic infection and treatment linked to cancer-related gene activity in the cervix

New research has revealed that Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium), a parasitic infection affecting millions globally, can trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervical lining, with ...
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You Might Be Hosting a Parasite Right Now. Here's How to Tell

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Parasites trigger a gut-to-brain signal that cuts food intake during infection

A new Nature study shows how parasite-driven inflammation in the gut activates a tuft cell to serotonin to vagus nerve pathway, helping explain why infection can suppress appetite. Study: Parasites ...