Staff members believe the sunfish stopped eating when the aquarium was temporarily closed because it was lonely.

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Canine hookworms are becoming an increasing threat to pets and people, researchers say, after finding that the parasites have ...

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When Anne Maldzinski underwent a blood stem-cell transplant to cure her cancer, the procedure triggered a life-threatening ...

A new tally finds dozens of species giving food a second go-round, from babies boosting their microbiomes to adults seeking easier-to-access nutrition.

Trichuris incognita is a newfound intestinal roundworm closely related to the whipworm parasite. However, it is significantly ...

The National Veterinary Research Institute in Poland reports the first molecular detection of Sarcocystis miescheriana in a ...

University of Queensland veterinary expert Dr Swaid Abdullah said the parasites can be transferred to humans through the ... after their dog immediately as stool was a main source of hookworm ...

Texas officials are sounding the alarm about the New World Screwworm, a parasitic fly known for its devastating effects on animals—and in rare cases, humans. Recently found ... for good reason. This ...

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A recent study has revealed the presence of a rare parasite called Sarcocystis miescheriana in a domestic pig in central Poland. The finding has captured attention because it involved cysts large ...