Senescent cells, which are damaged and inflammatory, contribute significantly to aging. Researchers at the Max Planck ...

An ant and fly from the Cretaceous period offer insights into the history of Ophiocordyceps, the fungal parasite made popular ...

Scientists in Switzerland are building a special vault. This vault will store frozen human stool samples. The goal is to ...

In a disturbing case of medical misdiagnosis, an 18-year-old boy was treated for tuberculosis (TB) for six months before ...

Picture families enjoying a sunny afternoon at Azalea Park, dogs splashing through water features while children play nearby. It's the perfect Lowcountry scene – until you learn what's lurking beneath ...

The gut microbiome flaunts its diversity in this sample of human feces, which includes an enormous bacterium that’s about 50 times longer than E. coli. Scientists are learning the many ways ...

New research uses bird droppings to track avian flu in remote regions, revealing hidden hotspots and potential for early ...

Scientists in Switzerland are freezing human poop in a "doomsday" Microbiota Vault to preserve vital gut microbes for future ...

A study has revealed how up to 30 percent of Americans could be infected with a dangerous parasite. According to researchers ...

Toxoplasma gondii is an incredibly pervasive parasite that can infect pretty much any warm-blooded animal, taking up ...

A microscopic parasite quietly infects the brains of millions worldwide. Known scientifically as Toxoplasma gondii, this tiny ...

Two newly discovered viruses lurking in bats are dangerously similar to Nipah and Hendra, both of which have caused deadly ...