Parasites, ranging from tapeworms to microscopic protozoa like Giardia, pose significant health threats by infesting humans ...

The protein, TgAP2X-7, appears to be essential to the parasite's ability to invade a host, form plaques, and self-replicate.

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In the late 1950s, archaeologists discovered a cave in the Rio Zape Valley of Mexico. There were ancient human remains in the ...

Scientists used DNA testing on 1,200-year-old feces to detect E. coli, pinworms, and Giardia in ancient Mexico, and found ...

Escaped monkeys and rumors of disease in Mississippi raised worries about zoonotic infections that could harm people.

Toxoplasma gondii poses serious risks during pregnancy and to those with weakened immune systems, and Clinicians must ...

International travel exposes millions to skin diseases acquired abroad, with dermatologic disorders ranking as the third most ...

Thousands of Australians report suffering debilitating chronic symptoms after getting a tick bite. But their illness — and ...

It may be tempting to channel your inner Disney princess and befriend every animal you come across. But wildlife is always better left alone.

“Insecticide-treated bed nets are a proven defence. This is a vector control tool that reduces contact of humans to mosquitoes that carry malaria. The insecticide is effective in killing or disabling ...

'Wow, you're so red. Are you OK?' If you have rosacea, you hear this a lot. And frankly, it grates.