Tag - Parasite

Parasite Hides by Stealing Human Cell Proteins

Credit: DepositphotosParasites are infamous for their resourceful ways of infecting human cells, often developing complex tactics to slip past immune defenses unnoticed. One particularly crafty organism, Entamoeba histolytica, has evolved a remarkable method to stay hidden: it tears off fragments of human cells and uses their proteins to disguise itself.Life Cycle of a Deadly...

Cat Parasite Linked to Age-Related Frailty

The danger zone: Take extra care around your cat's litter . Credit: PixaobayThe widely recognized single-cell parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which induces hazardous behavior in its hosts to enhance its transmission and can lead to severe mental and physical health issues, is now linked to the acceleration of age-related frailty. This microscopic organism that prospers in...