Thousands of Tiny Worms Thrive in Utah's Great Salt Lake [Study]

Medicine & Technology Mar 15, 2024

Roundworms join brine shrimp and brine flies in the organisms living in the Great Salt Lake. Continue reading to learn more.

Roundworms Literally Slither Beneath Spanish Man’s Skin, Here’s What Doctors Say

Apr 29, 2022

A case study revealed the appearance of roundworms under a Spanish man’s skin. Learn more about the Strongyloides tercoralis nematodes larvae the doctors found.

New Spider-Killing Nematode Species Discovered; Named After 'Arachnophobia' Star Jeff Daniels

Jan 20, 2022

A new parasitic nematode species was discovered to have anti-arachnid abilities. The roundworm was named after the 'Arachnophobia' star Jeff Daniels.

Older Parents Could Impact Biological Condition of Offspring Significantly; Rare Benefits Found in Roundworm Species

Oct 13, 2021

The University of East Anglia conducted a study that revealed the correlation between parents' age and the biological developments of their offspring.

New Research Shows How Deep Learning Can Help Advance Neural Degeneration Studies

Sep 25, 2020

Artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning models can help advance research on neural degeneration, showing its capabilities in identifying and categorizing its forms on a model organism.

Scientists Found a Way to Tweak Proteins That Prolongs Life of Roundworms, Will It Work on Humans Too?

Aug 04, 2020

Researchers were able to increase the lifespan of roundworms by altering the protein responsible for aging. This opens new doors to find ways to combat age-related illness and let humans live longer.

Doctors Found Roundworm in a Woman’s Tonsil in Japan After Eating Sashimi

Jul 13, 2020

Eating raw meat can bring parasites and people may not know about it. The Japanese delicacy, sashimi, can infect the eater with many unpleasant parasites, such as the roundworm.

Zebrafish And Roundworm Genes: Missing Links In The Cure For Drug Resistant Epilepsy, Scientists Found

Apr 01, 2017

Fish and worm might have a fighting chance to combat epilepsy. Scientists have been keeping an eye to the option through genetics that will eventually lead to the development of drugs that will cure drug-resistant epilepsy.