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For a recent paper in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers investigated the odd physics of a ...

Evolutionary biologists have long believed that the human-biting mosquito, Culex pipiens form molestus, evolved from the bird ...

Parasites are dangerous creatures that survive off their hosts. Here are 12 common parasites that feed on the human body.

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DNA recovered from 1,000-year-old dried feces indicates that intestinal infections from pinworm or Shingella may have plagued ...

DNA within dried feces dating from more than 1,000 years ago provides valuable insights into the pathogens that plagued ...

Did you know "kissing bugs" can cause Chagas disease in dogs? Let's review what Chagas disease is, the causes, treatment, and management.