Parasites
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'Mind-control' cat parasite has now reached Hawaii's parks
By Mindy Weisberger published
The parasite Toxoplasma gondii has been found on Oahu, Hawaii public lands for the first time.
'Shocked' scientists find brain parasites in baby lizards still in shells
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Scientists found parasitic worms in the brains of lizard embryos. How did they get there?
Scientists discover first known animal that doesn't breathe
By Brandon Specktor published
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.
Heart-warming? More like heart-harming. Here are 5 cardiac parasites ... for Valentine's Day
By Mindy Weisberger published
Some types of parasitic infections can lead to serious heart problems.
6 Times Parasites Grossed Us Out in 2019
By Rachael Rettner published
Here are the weirdest parasitic infections we covered this year.
As If Ticks Weren't Terrifying Enough, This Giant Bloodsucker Will Hunt You Down
By Mindy Weisberger published
Unlike its more patient tick cousins, this supersize parasite pursues its prey.
Foodborne Parasite Sickens 100 in Massachusetts. No Source Has Been Found.
By Rachael Rettner published
Infections with an intestinal parasite have surged in Massachusetts in recent months, according to health officials.
Invasive Semislug That Likes to Climb May Be Infecting Hawaiians with Brain Parasite
By Cari Nierenberg published
People may be picking up rat lungworm disease by eating a fast-climbing creature that's part slug, part snail.
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