A series of compounds that deprive iron essential for a parasitic worm could provide effective new agents for blocking ...

A light micrograph of the larva of the parasitic flatworm that causes the disease schistosomiasis in people. A RIKEN researcher has ...

Over the last 12 months our scientists have been busy cataloguing the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth.

Over the last 12 months, scientists from London’s Natural History Museum have been busy collecting, studying and cataloguing the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth. Museum scientists have given ...

The humble planarian flatworm can regrow its brain. Here’s how this tiny animal will have you rethinking everything you ...

Intestinal parasites are more common than perceived, often presenting with subtle symptoms mistaken for digestive issues. Dr. Eric Berg highlights five potential warning signs, including unexplained ...

You can wash your hands with soap and water to prevent the parasite Giardia from spreading. Do not swallow water from pools, lakes, or rivers to avoid Giardia infection. Giardia can spread for weeks ...