“Don’t wait for the signs of intestinal worm infection to present themselves. According to the World Health Organization, ...

A new tablet being developed to cure intestinal worms has shown promising results in trials and could help eradicate the ...

Trichuris incognita is a newfound intestinal roundworm closely related to the whipworm parasite. However, it is significantly ...

Relationships between gastrointestinal parasites (GIPs) and the gastrointestinal microbiome (GIM) are widely discussed topics across mammalian species due to their possible impact on the host's health ...

The study shows for the first time the capacity of these particles to be absorbed by human intestinal cells, and are thus able to reach the bloodstream and spread throughout the body. Plastic ...

Dec. 19, 2024 — Parasites that cause the deadly illness known as sleeping sickness can spread beyond their native Africa as a result of mutations to key genes, a study ... Evolutionary Study ...

A McMaster researcher has discovered evidence of intestinal parasites in a 500-year-old latrine in Bruges, Belgium. While the discovery might seem unsettling, it offers valuable insights into how ...

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

Parasites are scary worm-like organisms that live inside bodies and steal nutrients. Who knew that a film with such an unglamorous name would earn such magnificent achievements? One could never ...