Olugbenga Samuel Babatunde ⛑

Parasitologist | Researcher | Zoonosis | Helminths | Diagnosis | Anthelmintic resistance | Functional Proteomics | EVs

#BTB
#Awesome
#Handsome
#King_Graceous

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Technology is a proof of God existence.

Prof Ben-G Dbest

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Parasite of the Month | July 2026 (Part 1)

Featuring Opisthorchis viverrine.
Transmitted through raw or undercooked freshwater fish, this parasite remains an important foodborne health concern in Southeast Asia.

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#OpisthorchisViverrini #Parasitology

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Article Of The Week

A new study identifies LSA3 as a promising blood-stage vaccine target against Plasmodium falciparum, offering new insights into parasite invasion.

📖 It's the weekend, grab a drink and enjoy the read!

🔗 https://t.co/2DXGUNnm7R

#Malaria #Parasitology

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Parasite of the Month | June 2026 (Part 2)

Featuring Taenia asiatica, the Asian tapeworm. Transmitted through raw or undercooked pork, this parasite highlights the importance of food safety and proper meat preparation.

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#TaeniaAsiatica #Parasitology

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Some heroes carry swords into battle. ⚔️ Lionel Messi carries only his boots. Yet no one has conquered more.

The Greatest of All Time. 🐐
#Fifa_worldcup2026 #smsports #messi #GraphicDesigner

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Article of the Week

The first multi-omics analysis of Spirometra mansoni EVs identified 2,729 proteins and 155 miRNAs, highlighting their role in host-parasite interactions and immune modulation.

Grab a drink and enjoy the read.
https://t.co/JTvMe9lSQH

#Parasitology #EVs

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The ONE. Always delivering! The G.O.A.T
#smsports #sportsdesign #Fifa_worldcup2026

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Article of the Week

A novel Litomosoides filarial worm lineage has been detected in Gulf Coast ticks in Texas, revealing a previously unknown parasite-vector association.

It’s the weekend, grab a drink and enjoy the read.

DOI: https://t.co/eeGUAeW7wj

#Parasitology #Ticks

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Throwback Thursday | Classical Parasitology

Before PCR and AI tools, parasitology relied on microscopy and morphology. Blood smears and stool examinations laid the foundation for modern parasite diagnosis.

#ThrowbackThursday #Parasitology #Microscopy

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Article of the Week

Apparent praziquantel resistance reported in Dipylidium caninum in Europe, raising concerns about emerging drug resistance in companion animal parasites.

It’s the weekend, grab a drink and enjoy the read.

DOI: 10.1017/S0031182024000398

#Parasitology #NTD

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Parasite of the Month: June 2026 (Part 1)

Featuring Dipylidium caninum, the flea tapeworm.

Did you know humans can become infected by accidentally swallowing an infected flea?

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#ParasiteOfTheMonth #DipylidiumCaninum #Parasitology

[Olugbenga Samuel Babatunde ⛑ @Prof_Ben_G]

Technology is a proof of God existence.

Prof Ben-G Dbest

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Article of the Week

New research shows TTLL4C and TTLL6B are essential for maintaining cytoskeletal integrity, cell shape, and growth in T. brucei, highlighting the importance of tubulin modifications in parasite biology.

Weekend read: https://t.co/yjlMA0fWWj

#Parasitology

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Parasite of the Month | Toxoplasma gondii

This protozoan parasite can alter mouse behavior, reducing their fear of cats and aiding its transmission cycle.

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#ParasiteOfTheMonth #ToxoplasmaGondii #Parasitology

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@everythingBrymo Honestly, all Brymo songs but if I must pick one from these, I will go with Olarewaju...

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Article of the Week

New research demonstrates potent tubercidin analogues as promising future drugs against Toxoplasma gondii due to their strong anti-parasitic activity and low host-cell toxicity.

Weekend read 🍹

📖 https://t.co/3CZrNCVrtf

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@Mrbankstips Red card...

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@tundeawolusi @_Tobolos_ Each team can give him their best players...