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

Scientists have discovered that starving and then refeeding worms can reveal surprising secrets about aging. When a specific ...

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

But in the immunosuppressed, it can cause a deadly hyperinfection syndrome, with the worms going through accelerating and ...

Like urban humans, ants live in close quarters. Ant colonies can be home to thousands, even tens of thousands of individuals, depending on the species. And like any creature that eats, ants poop. When ...

A vet has issued a warning to any pet owners who have been flushing their animal's poo down the toilet as it could lead to a ...

Scientists in Switzerland are freezing human poop in a "doomsday" Microbiota Vault to preserve vital gut microbes for future ...

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

Hordes of writhing flesh-eating worms have erupted from the ground in Texas , terrifying local residents. The worms can irritate the skin of humans and also tend to prey on earthworms.

Cleansing flights may look chaotic, but they play a critical role in hive health, disease prevention, and colony survival.

Seattle Parks and Recreation warns multiple Seattle beaches are closed due to water samples testing high for harmful bacteria ...