Study: We Humans Likely Have an Inborn Taste for Cannabis

Study: We Humans Likely Have an Inborn Taste for Cannabis

Just like we have a taste for salt, researchers explain

Experts Figure Out How Parasite Species Interact

Experts Figure Out How Parasite Species Interact

This finding could be important for curing several types of infection

The Most Nightmare-Inducing Parasites Known to Science – Video

The Most Nightmare-Inducing Parasites Known to Science – Video

If you're sleeping too well at night, this video should cure it

Dog Mummy Unearthed in Egypt Is Teeming with Bloodsucking Parasites

Dog Mummy Unearthed in Egypt Is Teeming with Bloodsucking Parasites

It is likely that the parasites brought about the dog's death

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 4th, 2013
Roundworms Were Thriving in King Richard III's Guts at the Time of His Death

Roundworms Were Thriving in King Richard III's Guts at the Time of His Death

Evidence suggests the late king was infected with parasites

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 10th, 2013
Cat Poop Parasites Are Dangerously Widespread, Threaten Public Health in the US

Cat Poop Parasites Are Dangerously Widespread, Threaten Public Health in the US

Researchers urge high officials to roll out measures to better control cat population

Common Parasite May Promote Suicidal Behavior

Common Parasite May Promote Suicidal Behavior

The microorganism may be able to affect human brain chemistry

Climate Change Now Argued to Foster the Spread of Infectious Diseases

Climate Change Now Argued to Foster the Spread of Infectious Diseases

Both wildlife and humans stand to face new health threats because of global warming

Parasite Prevents Ants from Becoming Zombies

Parasite Prevents Ants from Becoming Zombies

The effect is caused by a fungus that usually infects the insects

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 23rd, 2012
Protein Common to Multiple Malaria Strains Identified

Protein Common to Multiple Malaria Strains Identified

New treatments could soon be derived to target the molecule

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 4th, 2011
Why Parasites Make Caterpillars Glow

Why Parasites Make Caterpillars Glow

 
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