Nature is filled with fascinating examples of symbiotic relationships, where different species rely on each other to thrive.

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a new genomic-based approach that could aid global efforts to eliminate lymphatic filariasis, a parasitic roundworm ...

Scientists have uncovered how the parasite that causes malaria orchestrates their cell division -- which is key in enabling the parasite to transmit this deadly disease. They show how they have ...

Parasites are organisms that live on or within the skin, hair, tissue, blood, or intestines of a host. "In Greek, the word 'parasite' roughly translates to 'uninvited dinner guest,'" says Dr. Thomas ...

Shedding serves several important functions beyond accommodating growth. It helps remove parasites that may have attached to the old skin, reducing the risk of infection. Additionally, shedding allows ...