Parasites are a major global health problem, underlying many human diseases worldwide. For example, Plasmodium falciparum, ...

This little-known infection can stay hidden for years—then suddenly trigger serious, life-threatening complications.

A stealthy parasite behind deadly sleeping sickness has been caught using an astonishing trick to evade the human immune system. Credit: Shutterstock A deadly parasite stays hidden by shredding its ...

Entamoeba histolytica infects nearly 50 million people each year and kills around 70,000. It’s a shape-shifting parasite that invades the human gut, often causing mild symptoms like diarrhea. But in ...

The single-celled organism Naegleria fowleri ranks among the deadliest human parasites. Researchers have now discovered viruses that infect this harmful microbe. Named Naegleriavirus, these belong to ...

It’s Halloween season, the liminal period when the general public seems to have a greater tolerance for stomach-churning content, so let’s talk about parasites, perhaps the most disgusting — and ...

While coyotes can endure the infection without adverse effects, humans, rodents, and some domestic dogs aren't so lucky.

The notorious disease known as sleeping sickness can lurk inside a host for months or even years before serious symptoms ...

Researchers from The University of Osaka have shown that the MIC11 gene of Toxoplasma gondii is essential for the parasite to ...

Influencers claim that “parasite cleanses” using herbal teas and DIY remedies can rid the body of toxins and worms. Medical ...

More than 90% of popular freshwater fish in Southern California are carrying human-infecting parasites, researchers say. This poses a significant danger for those who like to eat freshly caught ...