A new study from the Kowalinski group at EMBL Grenoble characterized the structure of an important trypanosomal protein ...

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

A parasitic worm infection, also known as a helminth infection, occurs when parasitic worms, or helminths, infect the body.

In the United States, the most well-known skin-penetrating parasitic worm, called a nematode, is the hookworm. But globally, ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than two in five American adults have obesity, a common and ...

Vaccinations are critical for protecting pets from infectious diseases. Common vaccines included in wellness plans cover ...

Scientists have predicted that the rate of foodborne trematode infections will remain stable up to 2030. Foodborne ...

"Are you afraid to die?" "This time I wasn't scared." Warner Bros has unveiled a second official trailer for sci-fi movie ...

Key takeawaysGlobally, over 600 million people are infected with the skin-penetrating threadworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, ...

Globally, over 600 million people are infected with the skin-penetrating threadworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, mostly in tropical and subtropical regions with poor sanitation infrastructure.

People are to be sent from Oxford to the Netherlands to be deliberately infected with a form of malaria so scientists can ...