Swallows infected with parasites move less and in smaller ranges than healthy ones – with detrimental effects on their foraging success and their survival. As a result, infected individuals foraged in ...

New research has revealed that Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium), a parasitic infection affecting millions globally, can trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervical lining, with ...

Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) remain a significant global health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where they contribute to morbidity, malnutrition, and impaired ...

Parasitic infections pose significant challenges to livestock health and agricultural productivity worldwide, often manifesting through subclinical symptoms that result in reduced growth rates, ...

Coral reefs are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, yet surprisingly little is known about the ecological roles of parasites within these environments. As a result, our knowledge about how ...

A common parasite long thought to lie dormant is actually much more active and complex. Researchers found that Toxoplasma gondii cysts contain multiple parasite subtypes, not just one sleeping form.