When hunter-gatherers began living close to animals, the pathogens that cause the plague and leprosy got closer too.

Researchers from the University of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute and Texas A&M University recently gathered their ...

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

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A second transplant patient also became infected, leading their doctors to surmise that their new kidneys were likely to ...

Picture families enjoying a sunny afternoon at Azalea Park, dogs splashing through water features while children play nearby.

Previous studies have linked the parasite to mind-altering behavior, such as risk-taking, depression and even schizophrenia.

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

Scientists have discovered 20 new viruses in bats from China, including two henipaviruses similar to deadly strains. This raises concerns over possible virus transmission to humans via contaminated ...

Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite spread by cats, can shred human sperm and may be an overlooked factor in declining male fertility, according to new research. Bill Sullivan, The Conversation ...