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

Medicine & Technology 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.

Worm-Like Amphibian Found to Produce Milk for Its Hatchlings; How Do Caecilians Nurse Their Young?

Mar 11, 2024

Researchers have found that certain species of worm-like amphibians, known as caecilians, produce milk to feed their young. Find out more about it in this article.

Worm's First-Ever Nervous System Map Unveils Wireless Nerve Network, Advancing Mental Health Understanding

Nov 22, 2023

The map unveils wireless communication among every neuron in a C. elegans worm, providing insight into potential control mechanisms for emotions and behavior. Continue reading to learn more.

Bizarre Alien-Like Sea Creature Spotted in Japan That Baffles Experts Finally Identified

Oct 03, 2023

The mysterious sea creature was difficult to identify because it was a colony of two parasitic larvae worms swimming as one. Continue reading to learn more.

Worms Experience Basic Emotions, Show Fear-Like Response After Quick Electric Zap [Study]

Oct 02, 2023

According to a new study, worms reacted like they were in a state of fear after being given a quick electric zap. Continue reading to learn more.

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.

'Demon Fire' Worms Discovered in Japan; Scientists Name Them After Ancient Evil Spirits Because of Their Ghostly Glow

Mar 31, 2023

Scientists have discovered three new marine worm species and named them after ancient Japanese demons or "yokai." Read to learn more.

First Ever 3D Fossilized Brain of a Worm That Lived in the Oceans 500 Million Years Ago Found in China

Oct 05, 2022

Scientists uncovered an unexpected fossilized embryo of a worm-like creature from the Cambrian period, revealing a tiny doughnut-shaped brain. Read the article to learn more about it.

Worm Found Swimming in KFC Soft Drink; Customer Complains Feeling Sick After Drinking

Apr 27, 2022

A 40-year-old mother complained of feeling sick after she drank Pepsi at a KFC branch. Find out how the customer discovered a worm swimming in her drink.

New 'Alien' Species of Potentially Invasive Worm Found in Europe, Africa Named After COVID-19 Pandemic

Feb 07, 2022

"Alien" species of the predatory hammerhead worm have invaded the entire world via plant trade, much like how the COVID-19 has taken over the world for the past two years, hence it was named after the pandemic.

Worm With No Ears Can "Listen" to Sound, Offers New Tool for Studying Sensory Biology

Sep 22, 2021

An earless worm called Caenorhabditis elegans can sense and respond to sound despite lacking ear-like organs. Scientists have now discovered that they "listen" through their skin.

Branching Worm With One Head and Divides Internal Organs Found Living in Sea Sponges

May 11, 2021

Researchers discovered a branching worm that has one head and multiple posterior ends that spreads extensively in the canals of sea sponges.

Outlandish Snake Found in Virginia Is Actually An Invasive Worm

Nov 03, 2020

A bizarre-looking snake was found in Virginia with a half-moon head, which baffled many. Later, it was found out that it was a large invasive species of an Asian worm.

Human Limb Regeneration Might Be Possible Through Immortal Acorn Worms’ DNA Study, Scientists Say

May 23, 2017

Human limb regeneration might be unlocked through the immortal acorn worm.