Themes of Parasitology

"You still don't understand what you're dealing with, do you? The perfect organism. Its structural perfection is matched only by its hostility. I admire its purity. A survivor … unclouded by conscience, remorse, or delusions of morality."
- Ash to Ripley (Alien, 1979)

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Evolutionary Medicine: Darwin's Heel

Today [8] It is a sunny 75 degrees outside, however the only things I can think about right now are Tylenol, Nyquil and my bed. Despite...

Monday, March 24, 2014

Are Males Worth It?

Selective pressures are the driving mechanisms for change in populations, and at one point in time, selective pressures chose the mechanism...

Thursday, March 20, 2014

The Sicker Gender

The Male and Female Both males and females are affected by the same diseases and parasites. Even though this is true, on average wom...

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

The Coevolutionary Process

What Is Coevolution? Coevolution is the process of two species putting selective pressures on one another. The reciprocal selective pressu...

Friday, February 28, 2014

Symbiosis: Relationship Status

Defining Symbiosis When it comes to relationships, nobody wants to feel used. Figuring out the perfect balance of give-and-take is quite...

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Parasites Defy Koch’s Postulates

Parasites are organisms that inhabit and get food from a host and often cause diseases. Once a parasite gets into a host, it can go unn...

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