Department of Parasitology

We study parasites and their interactions with hosts and the environment. We combine classical disciplines with advanced technologies. We teach at all levels of study. Our research is internationally recognized and provides insights important for the health of humans and animals.

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doc. Mgr. Vladimír Hampl, Ph.D.

+420 221 95 1811

+420 325 873 911

vladimir.hampl@natur.cuni.cz

Viničná 7, 4NP, room 316

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Itching protects against skin penetration by helminths

Itching protects against skin penetration by helminths

Published: Tuesday 1.10.2024

Helminthologists contributed to clarifying the evolutionary significance of neuron-mediated skin itching, which protects against infection by schistosomes.

New chapters on semiautonomous organelles

New chapters on semiautonomous organelles

Published: Friday 26.7.2024

The book Endosymbiotic Organelle Acquisition, published by Springer Nature, includes chapters on mitochondria and plastids written by our protistologists.

Third edition of the successful monograph on trematodes

Third edition of the successful monograph on trematodes

Published: Tuesday 23.7.2024

Helminthologists from our department contributed to the third edition of the popular textbook Digenetic Trematodes has been published by Springer Nature.

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