Tiny worms use static electricity to launch and stick to flying insects - scientists reveal how the trick works.

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New discoveries about the malaria parasite made by researchers at Columbia and Drexel universities could change the way ...

Scientists thawed ancient soil in the lab and tiny nematodes, Panagrolaimus kolymaensis, “woke up” after being frozen for ...

Nutrition and food safety experts have revealed the most dangerous parts of chicken when consumed by humans, warning that some of these parts may carry parasites and resistant bacteria.

Detailed in a study published on October 16 in the journal Science, biologists collaborating across multiple universities in ...

Our noses are home to a variety of bacteria. Some, like Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pneumoniae, can cause serious ...

If sneezing, coughing or a runny nose strikes during Diwali cleaning, then this guide will help you identify dust mite allergy symptoms, and effectively remove dust mites from your home.

Meet the leech, the misunderstood hero of aquatic ecosystems all over the world, who does not always suck blood!

Runny noses and snot are not typically associated with dogs. But, dogs can get runny noses but for very different reasons.