July 15, 2026•1 min read•from Inside Higher Ed

Amid Cyclosporiasis Outbreak, University Researchers Lend Their Expertise

A photo illustration of snow peas, lettuce, raspberries and cilantro merged with an image of Cyclospora cayetanensis, a parasite that can contaminate those foods causing diarrhea of varying severity.

Johanna Alonso Wed, 07/15/2026 - 03:00 AM

Foodborne illness researchers are fielding a wide range of requests to answer questions about the disease and the parasite that causes it, drawing attention to the role of academia in public health emergencies.

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