F. D. Chevalier

Contribution of parasite and host genotype to immunopathology of schistosome infections

This study investigates how parasite and host genetics influence immunopathology and infection outcomes in Schistosoma mansoni infections in mice.

No evidence for schistosome parasite fitness trade-offs in the intermediate and definitive host

This study investigates whether schistosome parasites with high cercariae shedding in snails have lower fitness in rodent hosts, but finds positive pleiotropy between hosts.

Genomic analysis of a parasite invasion: colonization of the Americas by the blood fluke, Schistosoma mansoni

This study analyzes genomic data from Schistosoma mansoni to determine if there was a population bottleneck during its colonization of the Americas and identifies regions under selection.

The hemolymph of Biomphalaria snail vectors of schistosomiasis supports a diverse microbiome

The paper analyzes the microbiome of Biomphalaria snail hemolymph to understand its composition and potential role in schistosomiasis transmission.

Striking differences in virulence, transmission, and sporocyst growth dynamics between two schistosome populations

This study compares two Schistosoma mansoni populations, finding significant differences in virulence, transmission, and sporocyst growth dynamics between them.

Ancient hybridization and adaptive introgression of an invadolysin gene in schistosome parasites

The paper identifies an ancient introgression event between Schistosoma haematobium and S. bovis, with adaptive selection on an invadolysin gene.