Henneguya salminicola: Jelly-Like Parasite That Does Not Need Oxygen To Breathe

Medicine & Technology Jun 21, 2024

Scientists accidentally discovered the first-ever animal that does not rely on oxygen to survive. Find out more about it in this article.

Deadly Pathogen Kills Sea Urchins, Threatens Coral Reefs in Global Epidemic

May 24, 2024

Learn about the global epidemic threatening coral reefs as a deadly pathogen kills sea urchins. Explore the impacts and potential solutions to safeguard these vital ecosystems. Read more!

Worm-Like Parasite Found Living in Woman’s Eye for Two Years; Ocular Pentastomiasis Likely Acquired From Crocodile Meat

Apr 13, 2024

In a rare case, doctors described a zoonotic disease called ocular pentastomiasis caused by a worm-like parasite. Read the article to learn more.

World’s First Tapeworm Fossil Discovered in an Amber Suggests That Parasite Has Been Upsetting Guts for at Least 99 Million Years

Apr 05, 2024

A tapeworm body fossil discovered in a Kachin amber in Myanmar suggests that this endoparasitic marine species have been wreaking havoc on intestine since the mid-Cretaceous. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Dog-Killing Flatworm Parasite Spreads to Western US; Experts Warn Pet Owners of the Dangers of Liver Fluke

Mar 15, 2024

For the first time, a waterborne parasite that was believed to only exist in Gulf Coast states has been discovered as far west as California. Find out more about it in this article.

Worms in Stomach: How Do You Know If You Have These Intestinal Parasites?

Dec 27, 2023

What are the telltale signs of intestinal worms in the stomach? Read to find out.

Leishmania Parasite From Sand Flies Could Be Key to Treating Pain Without Addictive Opioids

Dec 05, 2023

A parasite from an infected sand fly could be the key to finding a pain reliever without the addictive opioid treatment.

Parasitic Rat Lungworm Found in New Rodent Population in Georgia; Parasite Could Potentially Spread to Humans, Attack the Brain

Sep 27, 2023

Brown rats in Georgia exhibited infections indicative of the parasitic rat lungworm, which can also indirectly infect humans. Read to learn more.

Lancet Liver Fluke Turns Ants Into Death-Seeking Zombies; How Do These Brain-Altering Parasites Control Insect Behavior?

Sep 18, 2023

Scientists from the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences have unveiled the mechanism behind the mind-control ability of lancer liver fluke in turning ants into death-seeking zombies. Learn more about it in this article.

Poop from Ancient Jerusalem Toilets Holds Oldest Known Evidence of Dysentery-Causing Parasite, Fecal Analysis Results Reveal

May 25, 2023

The researchers suspect dysentery could have been a severe and widespread problem in ancient cities by the Near East due to heat, flies, water supply limitations, and overcrowding. Read to learn more.

Worm-Like Parasite Barnacles Retrieved From Female Greenland Shark's Cloaca

May 04, 2023

A new parasite was retrieved a Greenland shark. Read to know the full story.

Parasite Spread by Cats That Kills Otters Is Also a Potential Threat to Humans, Other Animals

Mar 23, 2023

An unusual strain of a common parasite spread by cats is raising concern as it poses a health risk to humans. Read for more details.

Toxoplasmosis Brain Parasite Swarms Grey Wolves' Mind, Manipulating Leadership With Risk-Taking Behaviors

Dec 26, 2022

A parasitic infection swarms wolves' brains and manipulates leadership with risk behavior. Read on to know more about this news!

Wild Mistletoe: A Parasite Called a Kissing Plant for the Holidays But Named From Bird Poop

Dec 16, 2022

Mistletoe may hold a symbolic romantic holiday spirit when hung over a doorway, but this small parasitic plant is an unwelcome intruder in trees. Read the article to learn more about them.

Naegleria, a Brain-Eating Amoeba, Spreads Further in the United States

Nov 28, 2022

More states across the US are seeing infections from Naegleria, a brain-eating amoeba. Read to know more about this pathogen and its spread across the United States.