Parasites

Researchers discovered a new species while looking at Twitter photos. They have named the parasite Troglomyces twitteri.

The parasite Toxoplasma gondii has been found on Oahu, Hawaii public lands for the first time.

Scientists found parasitic worms in the brains of lizard embryos. How did they get there?

A genomic analysis of the creepy parasite H. salminicola reveals that the creature has no mitochondrial DNA and no way to breathe — two animal firsts.

Some types of parasitic infections can lead to serious heart problems.

Here are the weirdest parasitic infections we covered this year.

Unlike its more patient tick cousins, this supersize parasite pursues its prey.

Infections with an intestinal parasite have surged in Massachusetts in recent months, according to health officials.

People may be picking up rat lungworm disease by eating a fast-climbing creature that's part slug, part snail.

Not to spoil your summer pool fun, but outbreaks of "crypto," a swimming-related diarrheal illness, are on the rise.