A common parasite expands across species by abandoning sex, boosting short-term spread while risking long-term collapse.

Australian researchers have uncovered how a particular strain of a diarrhea-causing parasite managed to infect more animal ...

Lately, social media feeds have been crawling with testimonials about "parasite cleanses" and DIY worm detoxes. Many people may be unknowingly infected, influencers on TikTok and Instagram claim, and ...

An eye parasite linked to contact lens use can lead to vision loss, painful treatment, and long recovery times, experts warn.

Millions of years ago, humans lost the ability to produce vitamin C, a mystery that has puzzled scientists for decades. Now, ...

Researchers found that an asexual lineage of Giardia can infect more host species than sexual strains by bypassing genetic ...