Sea lampreys—invasive, leechlike creatures that once nearly destroyed the Great Lakes’ fishing economy—are kept in check by a ...

Parasites are dangerous creatures that survive off their hosts. Here are 12 common parasites that feed on the human body.

For a recent paper in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers investigated the odd physics of a ...

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

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It has long been known that bacterial pathogens are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics. However, common ...

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According to Gulf Coast News, residents in Collier County, Florida, are spotting an alarming new visitor in their driveways — ...

Parasites, ranging from tapeworms to microscopic protozoa like Giardia, pose significant health threats by infesting humans ...

Florida allocates $60 million for cancer research inspired by Joe Rogan and Mel Gibson podcast discussing ivermectin as a ...