Malaria Now Bites Harder in Africa Due to Drug-Resistant Strain

Medicine & Technology Jan 03, 2021

Experts claim that new mutations that exacerbate drug resistance to malaria strain are already widespread in countries battling the disease.

Romantic Mistletoe? Science Disagrees

Dec 22, 2020

Mistletoe is 'is less romantic' and it is a kind of parasite. Its leaves yield sugars by photosynthesis rather than roots, and its structures pierce the host tree's essential tissues to suck out water and nutrients.

Researchers Find a New Species of Gall Wasp - A Possible Parasite of a Parasite

Oct 27, 2020

Researchers from Rice University in Houston, Texas have just discovered a new species of gall wasp - one that lays its eggs in the galls of other wasps.

A 12-Year-Old-Girl Dies From Untreated Head Lice Infection

Oct 07, 2020

Kaitlyn Yozviak, a 12-year-old girl from Wilkinson County, Georgia, died from untreated head lice infestation, reports say.

New Study Associates Parasite With Various Neuropsychiatric and Behavioral Conditions

Oct 01, 2020

The parasite Toxoplasma gondii has previously been associated with a congenital condition affecting those with weak immune systems. A new study reveals that the parasite is associated with many more neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and schizophrenia.

Invasive, Blood Sucking Parasites on Shrimps Continue Moving Northward

Sep 18, 2020

An invasive species of blood-sucking parasites on mud shrimps have been discovered in the waters surrounding Calvert Island, British Columbia, in Canada, marking the northernmost recorded presence of the parasite on the West Coast and suggests its expansion without human-based transport methods.

Brood Parasites "Diversify Portfolios" In Times of Environmental Flux

Aug 21, 2020

During periods of environmental flux, brood parasites "diversify their portfolios" by laying their eggs in different nests to be raised by different bird species, a new study reveals.

Biologist Discovers New Parasitic Species on Twitter, Decides to Name it After the Social Networking Service

May 16, 2020

A biologist has discovered a new species of fungi by browsing through her Twitter feed. The new species was named after the social networking service. Click the link above to find out more about how social media helps scientists with their scientific discoveries and studies.

Nebraska Woman Contracts Parasitic Worms in Her Eyes While Jogging in California

Nov 05, 2019

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is concerned that a new zoonotic disease could be emerging in the United States.

Rat lungworm disease confirmed in three Hawaii visitors

Jun 03, 2019

Rat lungworm disease confirmed in three Hawaii visitors recently, bringing the total number of cases to 10 for 2018 and five so far this year

US Swimming Pools Might Get Contaminated By Crypto Parasite That Causes Diarrhea Outbreak, CDC Warns

May 19, 2017

A diarrhea-causing parasite called crypto continues to contaminate swimming pools as CDC warns everybody.

Sushi Gone Wrong: Parasitic Worm Called ‘Anisakis’ Discovered In Portuguese Man’s Stomach

May 13, 2017

After eating sushi, the stomach of a man from Portugal was discovered to have a parasitic worm sticking onto it.

Malaria Threat May Face The End: New Research Explores Opportunities To Prevent The Disease

Apr 14, 2017

A team of researchers has recently succeeded to analyze minutely the harmful disease, malaria, and explores the opportunities to create an effective preventive way.

Malaria Parasites Have The Superpower To Pass Through Cell Walls

Mar 29, 2017

While working on the first insectary to grow human malaria parasites, researchers observed certain proteins that facilitate malaria parasites to 'walk through cell walls'

Malaria Parasite Allures Mosquitos Because Of Certain Scent

Feb 14, 2017

Studies have found that people whom have contacted malaria parasite release a certain odor that lures more mosquitoes.