This Week in Parasitism

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.

http://microbe.tv/twip

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TWiP #3 - Trichinella spiralis


Vincent and Dick distinguish among intracellular and extracellular parasites, then discuss the history and general characteristics of Trichinella spiralis.


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 December 28, 2009  1h3m
 
 

TWiP #2 - General parasitism


Vincent and Dick classify parasites according to whether or not they are transmitted by a vector, then consider the implications of long-lived parasites.


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 December 1, 2009  1h5m
 
 

TWiP #1 - Introduction to parasitism


Vincent and Dick provide an overview of parasites and parasitism


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 November 13, 2009  57m