A University of California, Riverside-led team has made an advance in the basic understanding of Plasmodium falciparum, the ...

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The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is continuing efforts to update scientific advice on foodborne parasites. A ...

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

If you've handled cat litter or eaten raw meat or unwashed produce, there’s a chance you might have a permanent toxoplasmosis infection spread throughout your body.

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Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to ...

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The curious minds at What If imagine the terrifying scenario of alien parasites invading humans and how it might begin.