Encystment is a widespread survival strategy among ciliated protozoa that enables cells to withstand environmental stressors by transforming from actively feeding trophonts into dormant cysts. This ...

Researchers from the University of Zaragoza (Spain) have analysed drinking water and detected oocysts of Cryptosporidium and cysts of Giardia, two protozoa that cause outbreaks of diarrhoea in humans.

Researchers from the University of Zaragoza (Spain) have analyzed drinking water and detected oocysts of Cryptosporidium and cysts of Giardia, two protozoa that cause outbreaks of diarrhea in humans.

Expanding monitoring of wastewater can help prevent outbreaks and slow the spread of disease from sewage-contaminated water ...

Seemingly innocent microorganisms may have harmful consequences: Ubiquitous waterborne protozoa appear capable of aiding the survival of several types of bacteria responsible for gut-wrenching food ...