Inspired by Parasites: Harvard Engineers Unveil Next-Gen Ingestible Devices for Advanced Biomedical Sensing
The findings open the door for new diagnostic, surgical tools. Ingestible devices are commonly used to study and treat ...
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Flesh-eating human parasite sweeping across Central America is raising concerns in US — what to know
New World screwworm was largely eradicated from the U.S. and Central America in the 1960s and 1980s, respectively. But the ...
Why do women get ‘the ick’ from men? Experts explain the psychology behind the feeling
National Geographic claims that the “ick” feeling is related to a biological, primal instinct. In several primate species, including humans, adult females are “more sensitive to grossness than males,” ...
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10 Creatures That Can Infect Humans With Diseases
Experiencing wildlife on our travels opens us up to the potential for disease. These 10 animals can infect humans with multiple diseases.
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Toxoplasma Parasite Evades Drugs with Novel Protein Method
A study by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers sheds new light on how Toxoplasma gondii parasites make the proteins they ...
Molecular strategy used by worm parasites to evade host immune defenses has therapeutic potential
Helminths are known for their remarkable ability to regulate host immune responses, a trait that has intrigued scientists for ...
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10 Most Terrifying Parasites That Can Infect Humans
There are parasites all over the world that can infect humans. Some of them are easy to avoid, but others are more common ...