To survive in the human bloodstream, the African trypanosome parasite wears a "cloak" made of proteins known as a variant surface glycoprotein (VSG). The study, published in Nature Microbiology, ...

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Researchers found that intestinal tuft cells signal to crypt enterochromaffin cells by releasing acetylcholine, triggering serotonin release and activating a gut-to-brain vagal pathway during type 2 ...

Spring brings longer days, warmer temperatures and a not-so-welcome side effect for many dog parents. Suddenly, couches, floors and clothes seem covered in fur. Seasonal shedding is common, but the ...

The human body may seem like a single, self-contained system, but it actually hosts trillions of microscopic organisms. These ...

However, in certain regions of the United States, freshwater fun can carry a little-known risk — a parasitic flatworm called ...

Quick Take If you share your home with a dog or cat, you also share it with invisible commuters: parasites looking for a warm ...

A first-of-its-kind University of Stirling study could better inform strategies to control salmon lice, after researchers ...

Beneath the surface of our planet lives a hidden world of bizarre and powerful creatures. From a mole that “sees” with its nose to parasites that grow inside human skin, these animals have evolved ...

Some wellness influencers think many people have parasites and should use special supplements to flush them out. Is there science behind the claims?

Some people online believe many of us have dangerous parasites in our gut and need to flush them out with herbal supplements. Here's what doctors say about the trend.