Texas is currently facing a surge in Cyclospora infections, a parasite known to cause severe gastrointestinal distress. Other ...

Many living organisms are able to regenerate damaged or lost tissue, but why some are particularly good at this and others are not is not fully understood. Molecular biologists Alexander Stockinger, ...

Parasites are far more common than most people realize, yet their symptoms are often subtle and easily misinterpreted as ordinary digestive issues, stress-related changes, or nutritional problems.

Parasites don’t need to look like movie creatures to cause trouble. Many are microscopic, slip in through everyday exposures, and settle into places most people never think about. Soil, food, ...

Parasitic infections don't always just cause obvious digestive symptoms. In some cases, they may also contribute to fatigue, ...

Lately, social media feeds have been crawling with testimonials about "parasite cleanses" and DIY worm detoxes. Many people may be unknowingly infected, influencers on TikTok and Instagram claim, and ...

Parasite, zombie, leech—these words are often used to describe people in unkind ways. Many of us recoil when ticks, tapeworms, fleas, head lice or bed bugs are even mentioned. Coming across such ...