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.
- Update frequency
- every 24 days
- Average duration
- 84 minutes
- Episodes
- 264
- Years Active
- 2009 - 2025
TWiP #4 - Trichinella life cycle
Vincent and Dick trace the life cycle of Trichinella spiralis in an infected host.
Host links: Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier
Links for this episode:- Trichinella life cycle (jpg)
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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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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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TWiP #1 - Introduction to parasitism
Vincent and Dick provide an overview of parasites and parasitism.
Host links: Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier
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