New World screwworm was largely eradicated from the U.S. and Central America in the 1960s and 1980s, respectively. But the ...

There are parasites all over the world that can infect humans. Some of them are easy to avoid, but others are more common ...

A study sheds new light on how Toxoplasma gondii parasites make the proteins they need to enter a dormant stage that allows ...

A Thelazia infection, called Thelaziasis, can “cause mild to severe signs and lesions, such as foreign body sensation, ...

River otters are a top predator in the area, so their poop is full of DNA from worms, fish, and other organisms, including ...

A study by School of Medicine researchers sheds new light on how Toxoplasma gondii parasites make the proteins they need to ...

Alan points out that there is the potential for “very significant side effects” of taking ivermectin when you don’t need it, ...

all the researchers agree that more research in humans is necessary to determine whether any natural spices, herbs, and supplements have any benefits for treating parasites. The Food and Drug ...

Helminths are known for their remarkable ability to regulate host immune responses, a trait that has intrigued scientists for ...

In this episode, Roxane talks with Angela Copenhaver, founder of We Teach Think and Human from Day One, about what lives in ...

A researcher has uncovered evidence of intestinal parasites in a 500-year-old latrine from Bruges, Belgium, and while the finding may induce queasiness in some, it is expected to provide important ...

A study by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers sheds new light on how Toxoplasma gondii parasites make the ...