A new study from the Kowalinski group at EMBL Grenoble characterized the structure of an important trypanosomal protein ...

A parasitic worm infection, also known as a helminth infection, occurs when parasitic worms, or helminths, infect the body.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than two in five American adults have obesity, a common and ...

While cats that spend time outside are more likely to encounter parasites, even indoor-only cats can become infected. Three ...

In the United States, the most well-known skin-penetrating parasitic worm, called a nematode, is the hookworm. But globally, ...

It's all connected: coronaviruses and other emerging infectious diseases, loss of biodiversity, and destruction of the ...

Scientists have predicted that the rate of foodborne trematode infections will remain stable up to 2030. Foodborne ...

Vaccinations are critical for protecting pets from infectious diseases. Common vaccines included in wellness plans cover ...

Key takeawaysGlobally, over 600 million people are infected with the skin-penetrating threadworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, ...

Globally, over 600 million people are infected with the skin-penetrating threadworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, mostly in tropical and subtropical regions with poor sanitation infrastructure.

Scientists are developing the first-ever pill to prevent Lyme disease, potentially protecting millions from tick-borne ...