TWiP is a monthly netcast about eukaryotic parasites. Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier, science Professors from Columbia University, deconstruct parasites, how they cause illness, and how you can prevent infections.
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TWiP #16: Giardia
Vincent and Dickson review the life cycle and pathogenesis of the flagellated protozoan parasite Giardia lamblia.
Host links: Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier
Links for this episode:- Giardia lamblia trophozoite (jpg)
- Giardia lamblia cyst (jpg)
- Giardia lamblia life cycle (jpg)
- Heather's view of T. canis life cycle (pdf)
- Letters read on TWiP 16