Parasites

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.

T. gondii linked to suicide attempts.

The parasite Toxoplasma gondii -- which is the second-leading cause of deaths from food borne illness in the U.S. -- is more common in organic meat, government research shows.

Mite's bite injects bees with colony-collapsing virus.

Science fiction writers find inspiration in really gross reality.

A diarrhea-causing parasite shows up in farmed pigs.

Shedding skin can defend against parasites.

Chagas disease transmission may be more common in the United States than previously thought.

The most ancient fleas were five to 10 times the size of modern bloodsuckers.

The malaria parasite uses protein girders to transform from a sphere to a banana-shape.

A hangover may feel like death, but it usually won't kill you. In the case of the fruit fly, though, not getting drunk might.

A fly that feeds on the blood of bats dates back to 20 at least million years ago.

Gross or the best medicine?

Give thanks for your fur.

An intravenous injection would be a first for a vaccine.