Soil-transmitted nematodes, including the Strongyloides genus, cause one of the most
prevalent neglected tropical diseases. Here we compare the genomes of four Strongyloides …

Background The barber's pole worm, Haemonchus contortus, is one of the most
economically important parasites of small ruminants worldwide. Although this parasite can …

Parasitic roundworms (nematodes) cause substantial mortality and morbidity in animals
globally. The barber's pole worm, Haemonchus contortus, is one of the most economically …

During apoptosis, dying cells are swiftly removed by phagocytes. It is not fully understood
how apoptotic cells are recognized by phagocytes. Here we report the identification and …

Parasitic nematodes of humans, animals and plants have a major, adverse impact on global
health and agricultural production worldwide. To cope with their surrounding environment in …

Background Strategies employed by parasites to establish infections are poorly understood.
The host-parasite interface is maintained through a molecular dialog that, among other …

Many infectious diseases caused by eukaryotic pathogens have a devastating, long-term
impact on animal health and welfare. Hundreds of millions of animals are affected by …

Parasitic nematodes are highly successful pathogens, inflicting disease on humans, animals
and plants. Despite great differences in their life cycles, host preference and transmission …

Trichostrongylus colubriformis (Strongylida), a small intestinal nematode of small ruminants,
is a major cause of production and economic losses in many countries. The aims of the …

Oxidative stress is linked to many pathological conditions including the loss of dopaminergic
neurons in Parkinson's disease. The vast majority of disease cases appear to be caused by …