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

Researchers have identified two proteins in an organelle specific to Plasmodium falciparum that could be used as drug targets for novel antimalarials.

More than 90% of freshwater game fish in Southern California carry two types of parasitic flatworms (trematodes), which can ...

Much later, in the 19th Century, swimming pools emerged in Britain and the US. But along with them came the challenge of ...

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 ...

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

Sea cucumbers spend their lives prowling the ocean floor, scavenging for food and generally minding their own business. We ...

Accumulating evidence suggests that a common single-celled parasite called Toxoplasma gondii may also be a contributor: An April 2025 study showed for the first time that "human sperm lose their ...