Siku, a polar bear at Lincoln Park Zoo, developed allergies to various substances including human hair dander (Credit: ...

James Cook University scientists have found stonefish toxins could be used to fight parasitic worm infections suffered by ...

When people swim in the water, the parasites can get on their skin. For some people, these parasites can trigger a reaction. They cause burning and itching as well as small reddish pimples or ...

To ensure successful transmission and establish chronic infection, parasites must evade the host's immune system and delay the development of immunity. Maria Yazdanbakhsh and David Sacks discuss ...

Whether traded as an alligator skin handbag or live snake, these species are protected by the Convention ... an investigation begins into where they were bought and who is responsible for breaking the ...

Discover how parasites invade South African homes—from fleas on pets to ticks in gardens—and learn practical, room-by-room strategies to protect your family this World Parasite Awareness Day.

Fleas and ticks are tiny parasites that cause big problems for dogs, from bites that make a dog's skin itchy to the transmission of diseases like Lyme disease and tapeworms. The best flea and tick ...