Researchers advance understanding of schistosome reproduction
Illinois researchers advance understanding of schistosome reproduction
Characterizing stem cells in larval schistosomes may help control the prolific human parasite
Ancient Egyptian mummies revealed that humans have been hosting parasitic flatworms called schistosomes for more than 5,000 years. Today the parasites continue to plague millions of people across the world, causing roughly 250,000 deaths each year.