There are parasites all over the world that can infect humans. Some of them are easy to avoid, but others are more common ...
Caenorhabditis elegans is a tiny worm that lives in soil. It is a millimeter long and as wide as several human hairs. It is also transparent. Caenorhabditis elegans (McNally lab, UC Davis) “It ...
An experiment reveals that a bio-solution to humans’ microplastics mess is likely to fall short, but could inspire other ways to attack the problem.
Face mites are pretty innocuous ... If that sounds gruesome, wait till you hear about the loa loa worm. It can be passed from human to human by hitching a ride inside deerflies.