This large roundworm is responsible for a type of intestinal nematode infection that affects millions of people worldwide, ...

This groundbreaking discovery opens up new opportunities to study the role of host-fungus interactions in intestinal immunity ...

Most people don’t get excited about intestinal parasite eggs preserved in 500-year-old human feces. But Marissa Ledger isn't like most people.

New World screwworm was largely eradicated from the U.S. and Central America in the 1960s and 1980s, respectively. But the ...

The parasites migrate to a cat’s digestive system, setting up shop in the small intestine. Here are the common types of ...

A researcher has uncovered evidence of intestinal parasites in a 500-year-old latrine from Bruges, Belgium, and while the finding may induce queasiness in some, it is expected to provide important ...

The study revealed that different worm species respond differently to climate variables. Intestinal worms exhibited a strong correlation with temperature — the highest infection risk was found ...

We're about to dive into the world of parasitology, taking a close look at one of the most common parasitic worms infecting humans: Ascaris lumbricoides. This large roundworm is responsible for a type ...