They discovered that S. mansoni reduces the activity of TRPV1+, a protein involved in sending heat, pain, and itch signals to ...

The larvae, which infests bodies freshwater bodies of water like lakes, rivers and ponds has a trick for burrowing into the ...

If a worm was trying to burrow into your skin, you'd be forgiven for thinking you'd feel it gnawing at your flesh.

A parasitic worm that can burrow into the skin may help inspire the next generation of painkillers, potentially providing a viable alternative to opioids, new research has suggested. By suppressing ...

Scientists have discovered a parasite that can sneak into your skin without you feeling a thing. The worm, Schistosoma ...

New research, published in The Journal of Immunology, discovered that a parasitic worm suppresses neurons in the skin to ...

New research, published in The Journal of Immunology, discovered that a parasitic worm suppresses neurons in the skin to evade detection. The researchers suggest that the worm likely evolved this ...

Discover the truth about parasite cleanses trending on social media. Learn about parasitic infections, symptoms, FDA-approved ...

A flesh-eating parasite spreading across Mexico and Central America has placed the U.S. on high alert, but government officials say several key steps have been taken in case an outbreak occurs here.

Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease that affects up to 1 million people worldwide each year. It is caused by the protozoan Leishmania, transmitted through the bite of a sandfly. Once inside its ...

‘Horrific’ Flesh-Eating Parasite Headed to U.S. The Only Way to Stop It? Drop Millions of Flies on Infested Areas The New World screwworm, whose larva “screws” into the skin and can infect ...

An upcoming independent horror title looks to be a perfect love letter to Resident Evil, Parasite Eve, and other classic PlayStation 1 games.