Parasitic nematodes (commonly known as roundworms) are a large, diverse and poorly studied group of disease-causing organisms that severely impact the health of humans and animals. They infect almost ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Hundreds of cases of a rare foodborne illness are being reported in the United States and some are not too ...

Scientists have found that a special component in some people's blood provides them with natural protection against malaria. A recent study has demonstrated that a genetic variant named rs112233623-T ...

These hybrids emerge when different parasite species, including those infecting humans and livestock, mix and reproduce in shared freshwater environments. Researchers found that some hybrid parasites ...