WASHINGTON - Scientists have mapped the genes of a trio of parasites that sicken and kill millions in poor countries and found they share a surprising amount of DNA, even though they cause markedly ...

By Shelby Carroll N.C. Cooperative Extension Recently, I have received a variety of phone calls from homeowners and gardeners ...

When digging in the dirt, you've likely seen a worm or two. Many people want to attract worms to their gardens. But are all worms healthy for your outdoor space? No, they are not! Before deciding to ...

A research team from The Australian National University (ANU) and The University of Queensland has designed and made a molecule derived from a human protein that kills the parasite which causes ...

OAKTON, Va. (WDVM) — The Ambrose family clears dead hammerhead flatworms from their driveway in Oakton, Virginia, every morning. It’s been a ritual for the past two months, starting when they spotted ...

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Have you noticed bare patches of soil in your yard, mulch and compost disappearing at an alarming rate, or soil that's become granular, almost sandy in texture? The cause may be invasive jumping worms ...