Malaria parasites contain tiny spinning crystals that have puzzled scientists for years. New research reveals they’re powered by a rocket-like reaction that breaks down hydrogen peroxide, releasing ...

Research from Poland adds to evidence from Latin American countries that compounds in used cigarette butts ward off parasites ...

Global survey reveals pet owners lack awareness of parasite risks and seek clearer prevention advice: Ingelheim, Germany Thursday, March 19, 2026, 14:00 Hrs [IST] World Parasite A ...

It infects nearly one-third of the global population, yet its microscopic size makes the parasite difficult for scientists to study. That parasite is Toxoplasma gondii, a widespread organism that ...

The young woman who gives me a crew cut every few weeks was required by Arizona law to undergo 1,200 hours of classroom training at a barber’s college.

For decades, scientists used a mirror experiment to explore whether animals could recognize themselves. In that test, ...

There's a certain level of risk involved when dining at seafood buffets. To set yourself up for the best experience, don't ignore these food safety red flags.

The 58-year-old woman was working in a field near grazing sheep when sheep bot flies swarmed her face ...

Scientists have discovered a newly identified marine fungus that can infect and kill toxic algae responsible for harmful ...

Mosquitoes haven't always had a taste for human blood — partly because the tiny yet dangerous insects have been around a lot ...

A study published in the journal Science reveals how jumping fragments of human DNA, a type of genetic parasite, destabilize the cancer genome. Unstable genomes are a fertile playground for cancer ...