This Week in Parasitism

TWiP #5 - The nurse cell

Vincent and Dick discuss the nurse cell, a unique structure ...

Vincent and Dick discuss the nurse cell, a unique structure formed in the host muscle by Trichinella species.

TWiP #4 - Trichinella life cycle

Vincent and Dick trace the life cycle of Trichinella spiralis ...

Vincent and Dick trace the life cycle of Trichinella spiralis in an infected host.

TWiP #3 - Trichinella spiralis

Vincent and Dick distinguish among intracellular and extracellular parasites, then ...

Vincent and Dick distinguish among intracellular and extracellular parasites, then discuss the history and general characteristics of Trichinella spiralis.

TWiP #2 - General parasitism

Vincent and Dick classify parasites according to whether or not ...

Vincent and Dick classify parasites according to whether or not they are transmitted by a vector, then consider the implications of long-lived parasites.

TWiP #1 - Introduction to parasitism

Vincent and Dick provide an overview of parasites and parasitism