#parasitology

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Leishmania Study Finds Genetic Mixing Is Common, Not Exceptional

A new PNAS-linked study reports that genetic exchange is widespread across natural populations of Leishmania, challenging the long-held view that the parasites spread mainly through clonal reproduction.

Key Takeaways

Researchers found evidence of genetic mixing in more than 70% of sampled Leishmania isolates.
The result challenges the view that these parasites evolve mainly through clonal reproduction.

DT Editorial Team·May 2, 2026·via phys.org

A rare parasitic case in Greece shows how unusual infections can defy expectations

Doctors described an unusual parasitic fly infection in a 58-year-old woman in Greece, underscoring how rare cases can challenge standard diagnostic assumptions.

Key Takeaways

A 58-year-old woman in Greece was reported to have a rare parasitic fly infection.
Her symptoms began with facial pain and later included a severe cough.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via livescience.com