Brain parasites, those that infect the central nervous system which includes the brain, are potentially the most damaging and ...

An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.

Ironically, thanks to improvements in hygiene and sanitation, the risk of humans contracting these parasites is much lower and our bodies are no longer reaping those benefits. One study showed that ...

However, about half of those who get the parasite experience no symptoms of the illness. Dr Tyler said the difference in the severity of disease might be explained by the proportion of "good" 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 ...

If this saliva contains Plasmodia parasites, the victims will soon suffer severe fever, violent shivering, and profuse sweating — the telltale symptoms of malaria. "Malaria" is a misnomer.

The number of confirmed cases of a waterborne disease caused by a microscopic parasite have more than doubled, while more ...