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Soft matter and liquids

Soft matter and liquids

Schistosomiasis parasite moves using an unusual swimming stoke

14 Nov 2016
Drawing that illustrates the T-shaped parasitic larvae that cause schistosomiasis
Snail's pace: could schistosomiasis be prevented by slowing down parasitic larvae? (Courtesy: Manu Prakash)
The parasite that causes the tropical disease schistosomiasis exploits a unique elasto-hydrodynamic

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