Thousands of Americans have been infected with cyclospora, a foodborne parasite, across 20 states over the summer. The parasite has had a significant impact, with cases climbing in recent months.

The United States Department of Agriculture has been studying cyclospora through research projects. However, the department is now shuttering two of these projects.

Further information on the shuttered research projects and the cyclospora outbreak is available from the source. Details on the reason for shutting down the projects and the potential impact on understanding the parasite are not specified here.