Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Overview of Protists01:27

Overview of Protists

3.3K
Protists are diverse eukaryotic microorganisms that lack the specialized tissues of plants and animals and the chitinous cell walls of fungi. Their early divergence within Eukarya resulted in structural, functional, and ecological diversity. They are classified into supergroups such as Archaeplastida, Excavata, Amoebozoa, Rhizaria, Alveolata, and Stramenopiles, determined through genetic analysis and structural similarities.Structural and Functional AdaptationsProtists have various adaptations...
3.3K
Microbial Interactions: Parasitism01:22

Microbial Interactions: Parasitism

108
Parasitism is a form of microbial interaction in which parasitic microbes exploit a host organism for nutrients and shelter, often at the host's expense. Unlike mutualistic relationships, where both organisms benefit, parasitism benefits only the parasite and harms the host.Classification of ParasitesMicrobial parasites are broadly classified based on their location relative to the host.Ectoparasites remain on the host’s surface, such as the skin or outer tissues, drawing nutrients...
108
Epiphytes, Parasites, and Carnivores02:40

Epiphytes, Parasites, and Carnivores

12.6K
Plants often form mutualistic relationships with soil-dwelling fungi or bacteria to enhance their roots’ nutrient uptake ability. Root-colonizing fungi (e.g., mycorrhizae) increase a plant’s root surface area, which promotes nutrient absorption. While root-colonizing, nitrogen-fixing bacteria (e.g., rhizobia) convert atmospheric nitrogen (N2) into ammonia (NH3), making nitrogen available to plants for various biological functions. For example, nitrogen is essential for the...
12.6K
Diversity of Protists I01:15

Diversity of Protists I

2.3K
Excavata is a diverse group of protists that includes both chemoorganotrophic and phototrophic species, with some thriving in anaerobic environments. Among the key groups within Excavata are diplomonads and parabasalids, which are flagellated protists that lack mitochondria and chloroplasts. These microorganisms typically inhabit anoxic environments, such as the intestines of animals, where they exist either symbiotically or as parasites, relying on fermentation for energy production. Some...
2.3K
Diversity of Protists II01:27

Diversity of Protists II

2.3K
Alveolates are a group of organisms recognized by the presence of alveoli, which are cytoplasmic sacs located beneath the cell membrane. While their function remains uncertain, alveoli may help regulate water balance by controlling how much water enters and leaves the cell. In dinoflagellates, these structures may serve as armor plates. There are three major types of alveolates: ciliates, which move using cilia; dinoflagellates, which use flagella for movement; and apicomplexans, which are...
2.3K
Symbiosis00:58

Symbiosis

27.8K
Symbiotic relationships are long-term, close interactions between individuals of different species that affect the distribution and abundance of those species. When a relationship is beneficial to both species, this is called mutualism. When the relationship is beneficial to one species but neither beneficial nor harmful to the other species, this is called commensalism. When one organism is harmed to benefit another, the relationship is known as parasitism. These types of relationships often...
27.8K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Hematological consequences of environmental change during dewilding of rhesus macaques.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

Early enhanced control of <i>Plasmodium yoelii</i> infection in IL-10-deficient mice is independent of IFN-γ, IL-12, and the humoral response.

bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology·2026
Same author

Controlled human helminth infection models: insights into type 2 immunity and therapeutic development.

Trends in parasitology·2026
Same author

Functional divergence of the gut microbiome associated with lifestyle and helminth infection in Indigenous Peninsular Malaysian.

Research square·2026
Same author

Atypical pericapillary Ly6G⁺Nur77⁺ macrophages initiate type-2 immune responses to allergens in the mouse lung.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

Hematological Consequences of Environmental Change During Dewilding of Rhesus Macaques.

Research square·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 1, 2026

Culturing and Genetically Manipulating Entomopathogenic Nematodes
07:17

Culturing and Genetically Manipulating Entomopathogenic Nematodes

Published on: March 31, 2022

3.8K

Parasites: what are they good for?

Jason S Stumhofer1, P'ng Loke2

  • 1Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205.

Current Immunology Reviews
|April 1, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Parasitic diseases from helminths and protozoa are major global health issues. This review explores immune responses to these infections and identifies knowledge gaps for future research.

Keywords:
B cellsT cellsToll-like receptorsalternatively activated macrophageshelminthinnate lymphoid cellsparasiteprotozoan

More Related Videos

Leveraging Micro-CT Scanning to Analyze Parasitic Plant-Host Interactions
06:23

Leveraging Micro-CT Scanning to Analyze Parasitic Plant-Host Interactions

Published on: January 12, 2022

2.0K
Layers of Symbiosis - Visualizing the Termite Hindgut Microbial Community
11:28

Layers of Symbiosis - Visualizing the Termite Hindgut Microbial Community

Published on: May 28, 2007

36.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 1, 2026

Culturing and Genetically Manipulating Entomopathogenic Nematodes
07:17

Culturing and Genetically Manipulating Entomopathogenic Nematodes

Published on: March 31, 2022

3.8K
Leveraging Micro-CT Scanning to Analyze Parasitic Plant-Host Interactions
06:23

Leveraging Micro-CT Scanning to Analyze Parasitic Plant-Host Interactions

Published on: January 12, 2022

2.0K
Layers of Symbiosis - Visualizing the Termite Hindgut Microbial Community
11:28

Layers of Symbiosis - Visualizing the Termite Hindgut Microbial Community

Published on: May 28, 2007

36.4K

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Parasitic infections caused by helminths and protozoa represent a significant global health challenge.
  • Natural immunity to many parasites is limited or slow to develop in humans.
  • The human immune system employs diverse mechanisms to combat parasitic infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent findings on immune responses against helminth and protozoan infections.
  • To identify current limitations and knowledge gaps in immunoparasitology.
  • To address the challenge of tailoring immune responses for disease prevention and reduction.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent scientific findings.
  • Analysis of immunological mechanisms against parasites.
  • Identification of research gaps in immunoparasitology.

Main Results:

  • The immune system recognizes and responds to parasitic infections through various mechanisms.
  • Significant knowledge gaps exist regarding effective immune responses to many parasites.
  • The field of immunoparasitology is actively seeking ways to modulate immune responses.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding immune responses is crucial for combating parasitic diseases.
  • Further research is needed to address knowledge gaps in immunoparasitology.
  • Developing strategies to tailor immune responses holds promise for disease control.