Understanding pathogens and parasites—and the future of the planet
It's all connected: coronaviruses and other emerging infectious diseases, loss of biodiversity, and destruction of the ...
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Why we need parasites, despite them leeching life from others
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.
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Jimmy Carter Worked to Eradicate the Vicious Guinea Worm Parasite, Slashing Cases by the Millions
The 39th U.S. president aimed to quash the debilitating water-based infection before he died. Through the Carter Center's ...
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50% of Adult Ticks in the Northeast Carry Lyme Disease
A new study finds that 50% of adult blacklegged ticks and 25% of the younger ticks in the Northeast US carry the bacteria ...
Think You’ve Got Food Poisoning? It Actually Might Be a Stomach Bug
Discover the differences between food poisoning vs the stomach bug, and how to relieve the GI symptoms with both, according ...
Rabbit Fever: How is this different from other fevers? know symptoms and preventive steps
Incidents of rabbit fever increased 56% from 2011 to 2022 in the United States, as per Centres for Disease Control and ...