What Is a Pinworm Infection? A pinworm infection is an intestinal illness that's very common in elementary school-aged children. Pinworms are small, thin, pin-shaped worms that sometimes live in ...

Researchers at the, Riverside, backed by a substantial NIH grant, are pioneering a study on the unique immune responses to ...

British marine biologist and photographer Richard Smith focuses his work on the ocean’s tiniest and weirdest creatures.

Some parasites cause horrific deformities and diseases, maiming and killing millions of people and wildlife. Others may help boost immunity or provide the basis of food chains. Parasites are often ...

An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.

Trypanosomes are parasites that cause sleeping sickness, Chagas disease, and various animal diseases. Diagnosis and treatment remain complex and no effective vaccine has been developed. A better ...

Jan. 21, 2025 — Trypanosomes are parasites that cause sleeping sickness, Chagas disease, and various animal diseases. Diagnosis and treatment remain complex and no effective vaccine has been ...

Canine whipworm infections are tricky to diagnose but preventable with proper parasite control and environmental management ...

While cats that spend time outside are more likely to encounter parasites, even indoor-only cats can become infected. Three ...

The ER patient had no idea they'd been infested with taenia solium until they went to the hospital with a broken bone ...

It's all connected: coronaviruses and other emerging infectious diseases, loss of biodiversity, and destruction of the ...