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This Week in Parasitism

This Week in Parasitism

Written by: Pamela R
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 TWiP is a monthly netcast about eukaryotic parasites. Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier, science Professors from Columbia University, deconstruct parasites, how they cause illness, and how you can prevent infections.Copyright Pamela R Biological Sciences Science
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  • TWiP #25 - Wuchereria bancrofti

    TWiP #25 - Wuchereria bancrofti
    Apr 28 2011
    Vincent and Dickson review Wuchereria bancrofti, the nematode that causes lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • TWiP #24 - Onchocerca volvulus, a vector-borne, filarial nematode

    TWiP #24 - Onchocerca volvulus, a vector-borne, filarial nematode
    Mar 31 2011
    Vincent and Dickson discuss the life cycle and pathogenesis of Onchocerca volvulus, the vector-borne filarial nematode parasite that causes onchocerciasis, or river blindness.
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • TWiP #23 - Strongyloides sterocoralis, a most unusual parasite

    TWiP #23 - Strongyloides sterocoralis, a most unusual parasite
    Mar 3 2011
    Vincent and Dickson review the life cycle and pathogenesis of the world's most unusual parasite, Strongyloides stercoralis.
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    1 hr and 43 mins
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