The enigma of cancer polyploidy as deciphered by evolutionary cancer cell biology (ECCB) by Vladimir F. Niculescu, Eugenia R. Niculescu

“…The Urgermline serves as a blueprint for all germ and stem cell lineages, including parasitic amoebae. As observed in amoebae, DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) manifest in the homologous recombination (HR) genes of NG germlines and stem cell lineages when exposed to specific hyperoxic conditions, referred to as AMF hyperoxia, characterized by an oxygen content exceeding 6.0%. …”
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STAPHYLOCOCCAL INFECTION IN DOGS (DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND PREVENTION) by V. B. Rudenko, P. A. Rudenko, S. G. Semushina, I. A. Pakhomova

“…In addition to the pathological agent, the following extra factors are needed for the disease clinical manifestation: immune deficiency, metabolic disorder, parasitic disease, manipulations resulting in damage to the skin and mucosa integrity. …”
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Anti-Onchocercal Properties of Extracts of Scoparia dulcis and Cylicodiscus gabunensis by Tiku Edward Tiku, Moses Samje, Napoleon Mfonku, Fidelis Cho-Ngwa

“…The extracts were tested in vitro against the bovine model parasite, Onchocerca ochengi. Adult female worm viability was determined biochemically by MTT/formazan colorimetry, while the adult male and microfilariae viability were determined by microscopy based on % inhibition of worm motility score. …”
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Biophysical and biochemical evidence for the role of acetate kinases (AckAs) in an acetogenic pathway in pathogenic spirochetes. by Ranjit K Deka, Shih-Chia Tso, Wei Z Liu, Chad A Brautigam

“…For decades, it was assumed that glucose was the sole carbon/energy source for this parasitic spirochete. But the lack of citric-acid-cycle enzymes suggested that alternative sources could be utilized, especially in microaerophilic host environments where glycolysis should not be robust. …”
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Equine Trypanosomiasis: Molecular Detection, Hematological, and Oxidative Stress Profiling by Mostafa Shoraba, Salma A. Shoulah, Faysal Arnaout, Abdelfattah Selim

“…However, there are no available data about the genetic characterization of this parasite in horses in Egypt. So, the goal of this study was to study the molecular characterization of T. evansi in horses and determine the changes in hematological parameters and oxidative stress associated with T. evansi infection. …”
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Use of Artemisinin- Combination Therapies in Port Harcourt by OA Shorinwa, OO Ebong

“…The emergence and spread of Plasmodium falciparum parasite resistance to commonly used antimalarials such as chloroquine and  sulphadoxine/pyrimethamine has posed challenges to malaria control. …”
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Triphenylmethane derivatives have high in vitro and in vivo activity against the main causative agents of cutaneous leishmaniasis. by Renata Celi Carvalho de Souza Pietra, Lucas Fonseca Rodrigues, Eliane Teixeira, Levi Fried, Benjamin Lefkove, Ana Rabello, Jack Arbiser, Lucas Antônio Miranda Ferreira, Ana Paula Fernandes

“…(L.) amazonensis leading to elimination of parasite burdens at the site of lesion/infection. These results demonstrated that TPM present significant anti-leishmanial activities and provide a rationale for human clinical trials of GV and other TPM. …”
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Within-host bayesian joint modeling of longitudinal and time-to-event data of Leishmania infection. by Felix M Pabon-Rodriguez, Grant D Brown, Breanna M Scorza, Christine A Petersen

“…The within-host model structure we present here provides a way forward to address vital research questions regarding the understanding of the progression of complex chronic diseases such as Visceral Leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease causing significant morbidity worldwide.…”
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Les génériques de Saul Bass by Joachim Daniel Dupuis

“…Tout prend sens par rapport à ces gestes du générique qui viendront dans son travail de cinéaste « contaminer », « parasiter » la continuité narrative, et lui insuffler une dimension éminemment politique et métaphysique.…”
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Investigation on Prevalence of Canine Trypanosomiasis in the Conservation Areas of Bwindi-Mgahinga and Queen Elizabeth in Western Uganda by James Robert Ochieng, Marta Planellas Bachs, Anthony Nsubuga, Innocent B. Rwego, John Joseph M. Kisakye, Laura Muro Riba, Jesus Muro Figueres

“…Few canine African trypanosomiasis (CAT) studies have been carried out, yet dogs are known Trypanosoma reservoirs that share identical home ranges with livestock and serve as parasite link between livestock and humans. This study evaluates the prevalence of CAT in dogs in the Bwindi-Mgahinga and Queen Elizabeth conservation areas. …”
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STUDI AKTIVITAS BIOLOGI SECARA IN SILICO SENYAWA NONIVAMIDE DAN NORDIHYDROCAPSAICIN SEBAGAI ANTI INFLAMASI by Theresia Nona Elfi, Yohanes Nong Bunga, Yohanes Bare

“…Cabai Merah Besar (Capsicum Annum L.) juga digunakan untuk pengobatan sakit gigi, bisul, anti parasit, anti inflamasi, antitusif dan juga digunakan sebagai antiseptik, nafsu makan. …”
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The Immunological Plasmodium falciparum Malaria Characteristics of Children in Tajikistan Republic by Nighina M. Khodzhaeva, Alla M. Baranova, Anatoly K. Tokmalaev

“…The imbalance of cytokine profile is an important pathogenic factor in the development of severe and recurrent forms of the disease, since the formation of a defective immune response to parasitic antigens contributes to adverse outcomes. …”
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Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Helminths of Dogs and Associated Factors in Hawassa City of Sidama Region, Ethiopia by Teshager Dubie, Shilmat Sire, Gizachew Fentahun, Fanuel Bizuayehu

“…Accordingly, 56% (n=215; 95% CI, 49.26–62.66) of dogs had gastrointestinal helminth parasite infection, of which 42.2% (n=162) had a single infection and 13.8% (n=53) had a mixed infection. …”
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DIGITAL CONTACT POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE PROBE by K. U. Pantsialeyeu, A. I. Svistun, A. K. Tyavlovsky, A. L. Zharin

“…Due to the influence of various parasitic factors, analog probes has substantial errors. …”
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Leishmania major Infection in Synanthropic Rodents: Evidence for the Urbanization of Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (ZCL) in Southern Iran by Saeed Shahabi, Kourosh Azizi, Qasem Asgari, Bahador Sarkari

“…Phylogenetic reconstruction revealed that the parasite infecting the rodents was L. major. The detection of Leishmania infection in these rodents in urban areas raises concerns about the urbanization of cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by L. major. …”
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Design of Microstrip Antenna Arrays with Rotated Elements Using Wilkinson Power Dividers for 5 G Customer Premise Equipment Applications by Ting-Yi Huang, Yun-Jhang Lee

“…Bandwidth-enhancing parasitic elements on the top substrate are broadside coupled to the microstrip antennas in the middle substrate, which are probe-fed by the microstrip feeding network using Wilkinson power dividers realized in the bottom substrate through the ground plane and the stud supporting air layer between the lower two substrates. …”
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Molecular Identification Based on β-Tubulin of Trichomonas vaginalis Infection among Women in Babylon Province by Zainab Waddah Kermasha, Hayam Khalis Al-Masoudi, Suhaila Fadhil Mohammed

“…Background: Trichomonas vaginalis (T. vaginalis) is an anaerobic flagellated parasite that usually infects the female genitourinary system. …”
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Larvicidal Effect of Vorticella microstoma (Ehrenberg, 1830) on Mosquito Larvae, and Morphological Changes under Induced Environmental Conditions by Achini Koshila Ranasinghe, L. D. Amarasinghe

“…Development of microbiota assemblage usually occurs in all most all domestic and peridomestic mosquito breeding habitats. There may be parasitic, epibiont, pathogenic, or even predatory species among this biota, and to investigate their potential against the mosquito population is worth studying. …”
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Antagonistic activity of endophytic fungi from Maize plants (Zea mays L.) against Fusarium oxysporum Schltdl. by Aji Oktira Roka, Rofiyanti Dilla

“…These fungi acted as biological agents against harmful fungi by utilizing mechanisms like competing for nutrients, parasitism, and antibiosis. This research aimed to isolate and identify the genus groups of endophytic fungi from maize plants (Zea mays L.) and understand the antagonistic mechanisms between endophytic fungi and Fusarium oxysporum Schltdl. …”
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Malaria prevalence and patients’ knowledge, attitude, and preventive practices toward the disease in the Jawi District, Awi Zone, Northwest Ethiopia by Mekete Damen, Damtew Bekele, Fikru Gashaw

“…BackgroundMalaria is the most important parasitic illness causing morbidity and mortality with high prevalence in tropical regions.ObjectiveThis study was aimed at evaluating the 7-year malaria trend and community awareness at Jawi Health Center and primary Hospital in Northwest Ethiopia.MethodsA retrospective and cross-sectional or prospective design were used for the study. …”
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