Parasites and Host Interactions

This study develops and validates an environmental RNA (eRNA) method to detect and quantify specific life stages of Schistosoma mansoni in water samples, outperforming environmental DNA (eDNA) in sensitivity and stage discrimination.

This study uses immunolocalization and single-cell RNAseq to show TRPMPZQ expression in excitable cells and sensory structures across Schistosoma mansoni life stages, with reduced expression in PZQ-resistant strains.