Scientists have discovered 20 new viruses in bats from China, including two henipaviruses similar to deadly strains. This ...

Scientists in China have discovered a host of never-before-seen viruses in bats that live near humans. These viruses include ...

Feces are a valuable tool in the world of animal identification. It might sound gross, but it’s one of the best ways to ...

Humans can pick up the parasite when coming into contact with infected soil or feces. Kateryna Kon / Science Photo Library ... Giacomin and Guigas hope to identify worm components or invent ...

China’s Yunnan. Two of them are genetically similar to lethal Nipah and Hendra, raising fears of spillover via contaminated ...

Rattlesnakes get all the attention, but Arizona has numerous nonvenomous snake species. Here's why they're beneficial and what to do if you see one.

In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have ...

Picture families enjoying a sunny afternoon at Azalea Park, dogs splashing through water features while children play nearby.

Soil can be a breeding ground for various internal parasites, especially if it has been contaminated by the feces of other animals (domestic or wild). When your dog eats dirt, they could also be ...

A study has revealed how up to 30 percent of Americans could be infected with a dangerous parasite. According to researchers ...

Toxoplasma gondii is an incredibly pervasive parasite that can infect pretty much any warm-blooded animal, taking up ...

A second transplant patient also became infected, leading their doctors to surmise that their new kidneys were likely to ...