Helminths are extraordinarily successful parasites due to their ability to modulate the host
immune response. They have evolved a spectrum of immunomodulatory molecules that are …

Trichuriasis and ascariasis are neglected tropical diseases caused by the gastrointestinal
dwelling nematodes Trichuris trichiura (a whipworm) and Ascaris lumbricoides (a …

In 2008, we published the first set of guidelines for standardizing research in autophagy.
Since then, this topic has received increasing attention, and many scientists have entered …

Antiparasitics acting on endo-or ectoparasites represent the second largest segment of the
global animal health market, accounting for 23% of market share. However, relatively few …

Dirofilaria immitis, also known as heartworm, is a major parasitic threat for dogs and cats
around the world. Because of its impact on the health and welfare of companion animals …

Schistosomiasis (bilharzia) is a neglected tropical disease caused by trematode worms of
the genus Schistosoma. The transmission cycle involves human (or other mammalian) water …

Digenea Carus, 1863 represent a highly diverse group of parasitic platyhelminths that infect
all major vertebrate groups as definitive hosts. Morphology is the cornerstone of digenean …

Haemonchus contortus is a globally distributed and economically important gastrointestinal
pathogen of small ruminants and has become a key nematode model for studying …

Evolutionary developmental biology, or Evo-Devo for short, has become an established field
that, broadly speaking, seeks to understand how changes in development drive major …

Anthelmintic resistance is a significant threat to livestock production systems worldwide and
is emerging as an important issue in companion animal parasite management. It is also an …