Trichinosis is one of those infections that does not get enough attention, considering how nasty it is. You pick it up from undercooked meat, and once the larvae settle into your muscle tissue, getting rid of them becomes a real problem. The usual drugs — albendazole and ivermectin — have been around for decades, but they have real limits. Poor solubility, weak bioavailability, and creeping resistance. Researchers have been hunting for something smarter. Nanotechnology might be the answer. A recent study in mice tested whether loading ivermectin onto chitosan nanoparticles could do a better job. The numbers are hard to argue with. Why the Old Drugs Fall Short Benzimidazoles like…