Parasites, ranging from tapeworms to microscopic protozoa like Giardia, pose significant health threats by infesting humans ...

Parasites are dangerous creatures that survive off their hosts. Here are 12 common parasites that feed on the human body.

Rajshekhar Gaji was staring at something that should not exist. Under his microscope, parasites that should have been ...

The protein, TgAP2X-7, appears to be essential to the parasite's ability to invade a host, form plaques, and self-replicate.

Scientists used DNA testing on 1,200-year-old feces to detect E. coli, pinworms, and Giardia in ancient Mexico, and found ...

In the late 1950s, archaeologists discovered a cave in the Rio Zape Valley of Mexico. There were ancient human remains in the ...

Insects may be small, but some of them have a pack of powerful punch. From sting-venoms to disease transmission, certain ...

A rabbit lies dead in its enclosure without warning–a shock for many owners. Especially for beginners, the death of their pet ...

“Insecticide-treated bed nets are a proven defence. This is a vector control tool that reduces contact of humans to ...

Cleaning cat litter is an odious job, but did you know it can also be bad for your health? We’ll run down the risks, and ...

The minuscule maggot could devastate Missouri's cattle industry. That reality is closer than ever after the first US case was ...

Demodex mites are microscopic, which may be why your doctor was skeptical that you had seen one. And because they are so common, anything less than an overgrowth that is leading to symptoms would ...