Latest about parasites
Ancient 'Alien' Wasp Hijacked Fly Pupae, Ate the Flies Inside
Fossil fly pupae contain evidence of a fascinating —and deadly — story of insect parasitism in the ancient world.
An Artist Discovered a Parasitic Worm in His Eye, Which He Said 'Guided' His Work
A striking painting called "The Host" is based on the artist's personal experience with a parasitic worm that he discovered in his eye.
Teen Gets Hookworm from Florida Beach Sand
A Tennessee teen's summer trip to Florida turned nightmarish after he contracted hookworms from playing in sand at the beach.
Salmon with a Side of Squirm: Woman Finds Wriggling Worm in Fillet
It's not the type of garnish you want on your salmon: a translucent, wriggling worm.
Amazon Wasp with Enormous Stinger May Just Haunt Your Nightmares
She may be small, but check out that stinger!
Dozens Fall Ill in Texas Outbreak: What Is Cyclospora?
So far, Texas health officials have identified 56 illnesses due to Cyclospora since May.
Beachgoers Beware? 5 Pathogens That Lurk In Sand
Beach sand can harbor a number of bacteria, parasites and fungi that are linked with diseases.
A Weird Lump on a Woman's Face Turned Out to Be a Worm Crawling Under Her Skin
When a woman in Russia noticed a small lump under her left eye, she snapped a selfie. Then, the lump moved.
