Swallows infected with parasites move less and in smaller ranges than healthy ones – with detrimental effects on their foraging success and their survival. As a result, infected individuals foraged in ...

Lately, social media feeds have been crawling with testimonials about “parasite cleanses” and DIY worm detoxes. Many people may be unknowingly infected, influencers on TikTok and Instagram claim, and ...

New research has revealed that Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium), a parasitic infection affecting millions globally, can trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervical lining, with ...

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A common parasite long thought to lie dormant is actually much more active and complex. Researchers found that Toxoplasma gondii cysts contain multiple parasite subtypes, not just one sleeping form.

A new Nature study shows how parasite-driven inflammation in the gut activates a tuft cell to serotonin to vagus nerve pathway, helping explain why infection can suppress appetite. Study: Parasites ...

Coral reefs are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, yet surprisingly little is known about the ecological roles of parasites within these environments. As a result, our knowledge about how ...

Malaria parasites can hide in people’s bodies for years or even decades without causing symptoms by shutting down the genes that make them visible to the immune system, a new report found. This ...