Parasites

Does carrying this common parasite increase your risk for suicide?

A neglected tropical disease bears similarities to HIV/AIDS, researchers argue.

It has to do with a toxic protein that some people have in their gut mucus.

Even ants, butterflies and fruit flies can self-medicate.

Could it explain the love of cats?

A new analysis of genetic changes in the blood-sucking parasites can reveal how people migrated across the globe

New research shows that the secret to blood fluke's long life cycle could be stem cells that allow it to keep regenerating its body parts.

Immune cells provide free rides for invading parasites.

The finding may explain why people with this STD are more vulnerable to HIV and even infertility.

Women's preferences don't fit popular theory.

The raw fish and rice in sushi require careful preparation for safe eating.

Paul Sikkel explores the ecological importance of marine parasites in coral reef communities.

The parasitic wasps attack the butterfly eggs to keep the plants safe.

The long-awaited sequencing of the banana genome might help save the yellow fruit from imminent collapse.

Lung Worm Infections on the Rise, CDC Says

The coral species is honored with the Jamaican singer's name.

A new report describes the first case of mother-to-child transmission of Chagas disease known to have occurred in the United States.