Apical extracellular matrices (aECMs) coat the exposed surfaces of animal bodies to shape
tissues, influence social interactions, and protect against pathogens and other …

Innate immunity is the first line of host defense against pathogens. Here, through global
transcriptome and proteome analyses, we uncover that newly described cytoplasmic poly …

In all organisms, the biotransformation of xenobiotics to less toxic and more hydrophilic
compounds represents an effective defense strategy. In pathogens, the biotransformation of …

Toxocariasis is a neglected parasitic disease caused predominantly by larvae of Toxocara
canis. While this zoonotic disease is of major importance in humans and canids, it can also …

One aspect of Caenorhabditis elegans that makes it a highly valuable model organism is the
ease of use of in vivo genetic reporters, facilitated by its transparent cuticle and highly …

Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) is a key model organism that has been used to
elucidate conserved mechanisms and components involved in development, immune …