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The module BIOL712 Parasitology will intensify knowledge in parasitology through self-study under guidance. Participants will learn about specific topics that currently are of high interest. Participants will select a recent scientific publication (provided) and make an initial presentation, prepare a draft essay (marked), make a final presentation (marked) and submit a final essay (marked), the latter will be internally and externally evaluated.

Aim: To provide an overview of important aspects of parasitology that are currently being debated in the literature.

Content: A selection of publications published in high-tier scientific journals covering topics like

1. Evolution of resistance against anti-parasitic treatments,

2. Evasion of host immune response,

3. Climate change and parasites,

4. Use of genomics/genetics to unravel parasite history,

5. Parasite manipulation of the host,

6. Microbiome-parasite interactions,

7. Parasites and spatial ecology of hosts,

8. Parasite behaviour and interactions with their hosts, and 

9. Parasite control strategies.