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Parasites Without Borders @pwbglobal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

TWiP 289: Dogs, Parasites, and an Exhausted Immune System 🐾 TWiP explains a single-cell analysis of immune cells in the blood of dogs with canine leishmaniosis, providing a detailed picture of how the immune response changes as the disease progresses. 📺 bit.ly/4hZdE4D

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Heather Ferguson @drheatherferg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🚨Breaking news UKHSA finds invasive Aedes aegypti breeding in east London, prompting enhanced surveillance. ⬇️ Invasive mosquito species detected in east London - GOV.UK www.gov.uk/government/n...

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UKHSA finds invasive Aedes aegypti breeding in east London, prompting enhanced surveillance.

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Parasites Without Borders @pwbglobal.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

TWiP 286: Pinworms keep coming back! How to stop reinfection in your home 🪱 TWiP solves the case of the adult female with a two-year-old child who develops anal irritation, but the child and the husband are fine. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Daniel Griffin, and Christina Naula. 📺 bit.ly/4gXmFus

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Microbetv @microbetv.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

This Week in Parasitism 283: Warming up to cryptosporidiosis We review the projected impact of climate change on the burden of Cryptosporidium in Mali, Kenya and The Gambia. @christina-naula.bsky.social

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TWiP 283: Warming up to cryptosporidiosis

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Microbetv @microbetv.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

TWiP reviews our current understanding of the biology of Cyclospora, the parasite currently causing a large multi-state outbreak in the US traced to contaminated lettuce and why it is so difficult to control.

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TWiP 285: Why is Cyclospora hard to contain? Parasitologists explain the 2026 US outbreak

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Christina Naula @christina-naula.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

A fun episode to record and what an important topic, too!

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Christina Naula @christina-naula.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Join @trypsleon.bsky.social and @bspparasitology.bsky.social for the next Tryps (Book) Club with author Dr Lina Pinto-García, exploring the relationship between war and disease, focusing on Colombian armed conflict and cutaneous leishmaniasis. Goodreads book link: www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...

Promotional flyer for a Tryp Club book club event by the British Society for Parasitology. The design features a close-up portrait on the left and, on a blue background to the right, event details including the book “Maraña: War and Disease in the Jungles of Colombia” by Lina Pinto-García. The book cover shows dense jungle vegetation. Text reads “Book Club: Maraña—War and Disease in the Jungles of Colombia, with Dr. Lina Pinto-Garcia.” Event date and time are listed as May 28, 2026, at 3 PM BST, with a QR code for registration at the bottom. Logos and stylized parasite illustrations appear at the top.

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Christina Naula @christina-naula.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Are you interested in finding out more about diverse careers in parasitology/tropical medicine? Join the @bspparasitology.bsky.social Tryp Club Career Talk with @trypsleon.bsky.social and guest Dr María-Jesús Pinazo Delgado, (Head of the Chagas Programme DNDi). 30/04, 2 pm (BST). Scan QR code

Promotional poster for a British Society for Parasitology Tryp Club career talk. The poster features a circular head‑and‑shoulders portrait above the text “Career Talk.” Text reads: “With Dr. María‑Jesús Pinazo, Head of Chagas Program, Drugs for Neglected Tropical Disease initiative (DNDi).” Event details shown at the bottom: “30 April 2026, 2 PM BST,” alongside a QR code. Logos of the British Society for Parasitology and Tryp Club appear at the top over an abstract green and blue background with stylised parasite illustrations.

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British Society for Parasitology @bspparasitology.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

As part of our BSP miniseries showcasing the work and journeys of our members, Christina Naula @christina-naula.bsky.social interviews @glasgow.ac.uk -based PhD student Shannara Eilean Smith @shannaraeilean.bsky.social about her idea and inspiration for the this year's BSP Spring Meeting logo.

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Christina Naula @christina-naula.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

It was a great trip, really enjoyed it. The weather was favourable, the scenery breathtaking, the talks engaging and the cakes were delicious, too. A good day. The credit for organising goes all to Mike!

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British Society for Parasitology @bspparasitology.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

The BSP spring meeting is not just offering great talks - we also have an exciting breakout program! @christina-naula.bsky.social from @glasgow.ac.uk and co-host of @microbetv.bsky.social This Week in Parasitism is interviewing Prof Poppy @lamberton-lab.bsky.social about her scientific career.

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Microbetv @microbetv.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Happy 100th episode to Dr. Paul Offit! ( @pauloffit.bsky.social )🎉🎉🎉 Thank you for the clarity, the candor, and for showing up, episode after episode, with steady, no-nonsense public health guidance when it’s needed most.

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Beyond the Noise #100: The return of Hib?

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Microbetv @microbetv.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

New Case alert Male in his 20s from Hokkaido, Japan, developed fatigue and rash, followed by fever and myalgia 6 days later. @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social social tells us all about it! Send your guesses to: twip@microbe.tv with ‘TWIP 276 Case’ in the subject line Deadline: April 9th 2026

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Christina Naula @christina-naula.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Bear heart and eyeballs.. Not on my menu, for sure. Listen to this fun episode to find out what this clip is all about.

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Dr Joanne Power @hanniepower.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

-> BSP Spring Meeting 2026! <- 𝘼𝙗𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 - 𝙏𝙊𝙈𝙊𝙍𝙍𝙊𝙒 - 28𝙩𝙝 𝙁𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 2026! - Make sure to get those abstracts editted and submitted by tomorrow (full disclosure- I just submitted my own one!). - Abstract submission and registration are at: tinyurl.com/3pvf6am2

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Microbetv @microbetv.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

TWiP 273 reviews intestinal parasites in dogs and their association with clinical manifestations of canine visceral leishmaniasis. @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

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TWiP 273: Intestinal parasites in dogs

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Christina Naula @christina-naula.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Meet Frankie. He joined us today. Our “old” dog and cat are not impressed but the people are happy.

Close-up of a Jack Russell puppy. The puppy has a white body, black head with a white stripe from top of head to nose. It had a ginger spots above each eye and the ears are floppy and black

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Microbetv @microbetv.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

TWiP solves the case about the man with abnormal brain MRI, and presents a new case for your solving about a man with some electrolyte issues related to his end-stage renal disease. Send your guesses to: 📫 twip@microbe.tv ‘TWiP 270’ in the subject line Deadline is January 2, 2026 Good luck!

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Christina Naula @christina-naula.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

This episode of TWiP comes to you from tge recent ASTMH in Toronto. Enjoy! And there is still time to participate in out TWiP study. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Peripatetic Martin Grobusch

Podcast Episode · This Week in Parasitism · 21/11/2025 · 1h 4m

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Christina Naula @christina-naula.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

While waiting for the next TWiP to drop, why not revisit this episode, in which I introduce our study into the impact of TWiP on the understanding of science, and the scientific method? Link: uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Podcast Episode · This Week in Parasitism · 21/10/2025 · 54m

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Christina Naula @christina-naula.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

If you are at ASTMH in Toronto, come and see us at the Parasites Without Borders booth in hall D. @microbetv.bsky.social

A person standing indoors next to a large vertical banner for Microbe.tv. The banner features a blue illustration of a virus and the text “Science Shows for Everyone” along with descriptions of an independent podcast network for people interested in life sciences. Several podcast logos are displayed on the banner, and social media icons with a QR code appear at the bottom. The person is wearing glasses, a light gray sweater, dark pants, and white shoes, with a conference badge around the neck. The background shows an exhibition booth with white curtains and tables.

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Christina Naula @christina-naula.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

A new and exciting TWiP has dropped for you to enjoy. We solve the case of the woman returning from Brazil with a moving object in her scalp. youtu.be/Qd_np7A0BMI?... @microbetv.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social

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TWiP 267: It dropped from her scalp

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Microbetv @microbetv.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

TWiP solves the case about the parasite check in summer camp, and presents a new case about a woman who traveled to Brazil and developed furuncles on the back of her head. @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

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TWiP 265: Things that jump are cleaner than things that squat

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Microbetv @microbetv.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Reveal day! TWiP solves the case of the world travelers with poppy-seed size dots embedded in their skin, then present a new case about parasite check in summer camp. Plus a new case! @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

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TWiP 263: Tick-tock

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Microbetv @microbetv.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

In episode 337 TWiM explains a study that examines pathogen presence in ancient humans and concludes that zoonoses emerged 6500 years ago with the domestication of livestock, and determination of universal rules that govern plasmid copy number. This week's special guest: @markowenmartin.bsky.social

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TWiM 337: Lifestyles of the plasmids

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Microbetv @microbetv.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

TWiV 1245 reviews fraudulent science becoming an industry, FDA may not authorize Pfizer COVID vaccine for young kids, Kennedy won't push strict pesticide regulations conserved betacoronavirus sequences recognized by human T cells, and Bispecific antibodies protect against herpes recurrent disease

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TWiV 1245: Grabbing herpesvirus with both arms

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Microbetv @microbetv.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

TWiV reviews a classic experiment showing the mechanism of DNA replication @bioprofbarker.bsky.social @jrrmicro.bsky.social

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Microbetv @microbetv.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Amazing crowd at #asv2025 to hear TWiV live with guest Charlie Rice!

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Microbetv @microbetv.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Three family members found small dark specks in their skin after hiking in Scotland, Cairngorms, Long Island & Cape Cod. No symptoms, some specks mobile. What are they? Is the travel history relevant? Lots of questions here @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

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Microbetv @microbetv.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Immersed Parasites! Watch TWiP 261: A case for Dr Hickam @christina-naula.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social

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Microbetv @microbetv.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

TWiP 261: A case for Dr. Hickam 🩺 TWiP solves the case of the pregnant woman from Tanzania with dehydration and 3 weeks of bloody stool, a situation that would confuse Ockam but not Dr. Hickam. @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

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TWiP 261: A case for Dr. Hickam

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Microbetv @microbetv.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

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Microbetv @microbetv.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Today is June 5th, Dickson Despommier's birthday. He would've turned 85 today. We miss him greatly! Happy birthday Dickson!

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Microbetv @microbetv.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Treating Syphillis with Plasmodium From TWiM 259: Know your Knowlesi @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

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Christina Naula @christina-naula.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Elsewhere on @microbetv.bsky.social, a fun episode of TWiV. Such a treat for those of us hungry for good science communication

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Microbetv @microbetv.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

🚨 New TWIP case: A 32-year-old pregnant woman in Northern Tanzania presents w/ 3+ weeks of sticky, bloody diarrhea, dehydration + weakness. No fever or chills. River water source. HIV negative. Low hemoglobin, high creatinine. @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

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Christina Naula @christina-naula.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

In this TWiP we solve the case of a man with daily fevers. We received so many great diagnoses that we ran out of time for a nee hero of parasitism! Listen to the end for our new case. @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @microbetv.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Podcast Episode · This Week in Parasitism · 02/06/2025 · 57m

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Christina Naula @christina-naula.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Not just science… 25th wedding anniversary trip to Paris

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Microbetv @microbetv.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

A man's got to know his limitations. There's a parable or something there😏 Excerpt from TWiP episode 258: The deeper, the rounder @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

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