Malaria parasites are full of wildly spinning iron crystals—scientists finally know why

Every cell of the deadly Plasmodium falciparum parasite, the organism that causes malaria, contains a tiny compartment full ...

Hand, foot and mouth disease is on the rise in certain areas. A doctor explains symptoms and treatment

With hand, foot and mouth disease, or HFMD, spreading through certain parts of the country, there are certain symptoms to look for and ways to treat the illness.

FDA issues emergency use authorization for drug to treat puppies and dogs infected with New World screwworm

The FDA has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for an animal drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the ...
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These Terrifying Parasites Feed on Humans

Parasites are dangerous creatures that survive off their hosts. Here are 12 common parasites that feed on the human body.
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Can Cat Litter Make You Sick? Diseases and Parasites That Lurk in Litter

Cleaning cat litter is an odious job, but did you know it can also be bad for your health? We’ll run down the risks, and ...
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First U.S. Case of Flesh-Eating Parasite Confirmed in a Human This Year

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Induction of gametocytogenesis in human malaria parasites: from stress to genome editing

The final, formatted version of the article will be published soon. Gametocytogenesis is a crucial process in which malaria parasites transition from their asexual stage to the sexual-stage ...