Ticks are parasitic arachnids that feed on the blood of mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles. They vary in size and ...

Our study thus confirmed what was found in people of African descent in the US: the genetic origin underpinning the excess ...

By Dina Gavarieva Parasitic infections, long thought to be confined to developing countries, are a global issue that can impact anyone, regardless of geography or socioeconomic status including those ...

"Research has found that the natural enemy of the pine wood nematode is a fungus, and China's related pesticide and treatment ...

Hawaiʻi is considered the epicenter of rat lungworm disease, which is spread when people accidentally consume snails and ...

Researchers at the University of Liège (Belgium) have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that regulates the immune ...

A new, comprehensive map of all the genes essential for blood infections in Plasmodium knowlesi (P. knowlesi), a parasite that causes malaria in humans, has been generated. The map contains the most ...

Parasites are an often-overlooked threat in pet care, especially for cats, as infestations can cause serious health issues ...