For others, however, the parasite starts its life outside of its host, finds its way in, and then has to escape again in ...

Marine parasites represent a vast and ecologically critical component of aquatic ecosystems. These parasites exhibit an ...

White-tailed deer host these brain worms, but they don’t actually get the disease, which makes it harder for biologists to ...

Scientists from Drexel University’s College of Medicine and Columbia University’s Irving Medical Center have uncovered a ...

Scientists have discovered that a deadly parasite, known to cause ill health in pregnant women and immunocompromised patients, could potentially be used to treat various types of tumors. The research, ...

An ova and parasites exam is a relatively routine examination that people with severe diarrhea might undergo if they are admitted to a hospital. As the name suggests, the test checks for the presence ...