Two years ago a parasite that can potentially kill dogs was discovered for the first time on the shores of the Colorado River ...

A 13-year study led by the Colorado School of Public Health at the University of Colorado Anschutz reveals why a deadly ...

New research suggests that oysters' ability to filter water benefits nearby marine life and protects it from disease.

If you live in Africa, parasitic worms and mosquitos are some of your worst enemies. Together, they infect millions of people, causing horrible diseases like river blindness or conditions like ...

You can take certain steps to lower your chances of becoming an unwitting host to one of these nasties. Practicing basic hygiene is key, Mena Lora says. Wash your hands with soap regularly, use insect ...

A decade-long investigation found schistosomiasis endures in small pockets due to farming practices, limited sanitation, and ...

University of Cincinnati graduate Joshua Carlson holds a container of uninfected kissing bugs, the insects responsible for transmitting the parasite responsible for Chagas disease. He was lead author ...

Are you planning a vacation to Spain, Italy, France, Greece, or another country along the Mediterranean? If so, you should ...

A new study looking at deadly animal African trypanosomiasis has revealed how the parasite Trypanosoma congolense evades the immune system and drives severe disease in livestock. Researchers from the ...

LMU-Scientists uncover key proteins that control how Toxoplasma gondii assembles the machinery it uses to invade host cells. Researchers at LMU, in collaboration with the European Molecular Biology ...

Fishing duo Cole & Jay are forced to pivot due to deadly parasites, leading them to a hidden and giant lake teeming with life.