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

Screwworm flies prefer to nest on the periphery of fresh wounds in warm-blooded animals — as well as humans — depositing ...

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 ...

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

As a result, poop is a goldmine when studying parasites in nature. River otter poop is no exception, and Lohan’s research can show what parasites are likely present in humans in the same region to ...

The research team had previously trialled the effectiveness of a modified malaria parasite, called GA1, that is designed to stop developing about 24 hours after infection in humans 2. But the GA1 ...

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

A novel research tool uncovers the mechanisms behind how malaria-infected red blood cells adhere to blood vessel walls, ...

Researchers noticed that the final act of grooming in our hairy ape ancestors involves protruding lips and slight suction to remove debris or parasites. While humans evolved to have less body hair ...