Olivia LaFond, a Carnegie Mellon University senior majoring in biomedical and chemical engineering, created a 3D-printed device based on tapeworms designed to attach to the small intestine and deliver ...

Doctors say that if left untreated, raccoon roundworm can cause severe health complications, including brain damage and death.

Invasive species are a threat to biodiversity, causing damage to local ecosystems and, potentially, economic loss. Once a non ...

New research shows climate change may push monarch butterflies farther south and make their long migration harder in the ...

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Here’s a comforting thought: you might not actually be alone in your own body right now. Parasites are far more common than most people realize, and they don’t care about your personal boundaries, ...

Wild bears are prone to contracting parasitic infections. Some of the most common are intestinal parasites. In most cases, healthy bears tolerate parasites well and rid themselves of them before any ...

Brown bears can be infected with multiple tapeworms at once. Brown bears get infected with tapeworms thanks to eating salmon. Tapeworms can grow up to 30 feet long in the brown bear’s intestines. Wild ...

This is the first of a two-part series. There are many parasites found in the gastrointestinal system of both dogs and cats. These invaders can cause serious illness if left unchecked. Here are the ...

“Six-Point” protection against heartworm, four major tick species, fleas, roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms. The product uses four distinct agents: Lotilaner (for fleas/ticks), Moxidectin (for ...

TOPEKA (KSNT) – National and Kansas healthcare officials are warning people to watch out for possible signs of a flesh-eating parasite. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued a warning ...