Parasites are organisms that feed off their hosts for survival. Such parasitic creatures can cause mild to serious symptoms and, in some cases, fatal infections in their hosts. “Overall, parasites ...

Outdoor enthusiasts and dog owners have a common enemy in the wild: ticks. The bloodsucking parasites come in different varieties, but tend to be especially pervasive in certain parts of natural ...

Scientists studying insects have identified a crucial biological mechanism responsible for increasing their survival against blood parasites. The finding, in which a high protein diet is linked to ...

Malaria parasites transform healthy red blood cells into rigid versions of themselves that clump together, hindering the transportation of oxygen. The infectious disease affects more than 200 million ...

Parasites, ranging from tapeworms to microscopic protozoa like Giardia, pose significant health threats by infesting humans through contaminated food, water, soil, or insect bites. These organisms can ...

Scientists in Romania have developed artificial blood made from water, salt and protein that could one day be used in humans. Made from the protein hemerythrin extracted from sea worms, the faux-blood ...

Diseases caused by tick bites are increasing in Michigan, state officials say, and they urge those spending time outdoors to watch for the arachnids while exploring this summer. While the parasites ...

If you need some motivation to keep from eating too much this Thanksgiving, here it is: Doctors in Romania pulled an 11 cm (4 ...

Malaria parasites transform healthy red blood cells into rigid versions of themselves that clump together, hindering the transportation of oxygen. The infectious disease affects more than 200 million ...