"Parasites are becoming less susceptible to the few anthelmintic drugs available, so there's an urgent need to find new compounds." The study is published in the journal Nature Communications.

Actor Mel Gibson told podcaster Joe Rogan that three of his friends were cured of their stage four cancers after taking the drugs ivermectin and fenbendazole.

Animal health leaders concerned about anthelmintics resistance are urging farmers reaching for alternatives to an established ...

This situation is exacerbated by the lack of new anthelmintic classes introduced in the last four decades, leading to a reliance on existing drugs that are becoming less effective over time.

One of the key areas of research has been the use of praziquantel (PZQ), an anthelmintic drug that has shown effectiveness against various flatworm parasites in fish. A review highlighted the ...