Human noroviruses, GII.4 strains in particular, are the chief drivers of acute viral gastroenteritis around the world, a condition for which there are no vaccines or antivirals. Understanding how ...

The worms feed on blue crab eggs, but not enough to dramatically reduce reproductive output. What makes them useful is that ...

Living longer doesn’t always mean living healthier, and researchers are exploring how diet can extend healthspan.

New research from the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) provides a powerful, scalable method for finding treatments ...

Cats are very loving animals and they deserve the best care. One of the most important steps is cat deworming. Worms are small parasites that can live inside your cat’s stomach and make them sick.

Fall is a time to consider cat intestinal parasites, especially outdoor cats. Cats that have access to the outdoors often ...

Chagas disease​ is already endemic to 21 countries in the Americas, and growing evidence of the parasite is challenging the ...

Up to two billion people globally are infected with soil-transmitted parasitic worms (helminths). Hookworms are a major cause of iron deficiency anemia because they feed on blood in the intestine.

The patient has since recovered from the painful parasite, and Maryland health officials confirmed that there’s no sign of transmission to anyone else. But the case is historic: It’s the first time in ...

Researchers are working on manipulating the digestive systems of wax worms to create a scalable way of disposing of plastic.

As children immerse themselves in their school environments, exposure to various health issues often becomes inevitable. Among parents and caregivers, concerns about tummy bugs, head lice, and ...

The animal kingdom harbors countless mysteries, including the remarkable ability of certain species to self-medicate—a behavior scientists call zoopharmacognosy. Long before humans developed modern ...