Furthermore, research into the natural co-option of gastropod structures as immune defences against parasitic nematodes has broadened our understanding of host–parasite dynamics, suggesting that ...

Plants that attract these beneficial predators include vetch, alfalfa, corn, and crimson clover. Natives like elderberry, ...

What do pinworms look like? Pinworms are tiny, parasitic nematodes that live in the intestines and lay eggs on the skin around the anus. They are named for the pin-like tail on the female worms.

Collagen and chitin shift soil microbial communities and reduce root-knot nematode infections in tomato plants while ...

We grow up believing oxygen is essential to life, and for most animals, that’s true. But some creatures have evolved […] ...

Food scientists and biotechnologists produce food and energy drinks to maximise performance, while microbiologists and pharmacologists work to develop treatments for diseases ... the lifecycle of the ...

Parasitic nematodes represent a major global health and agricultural challenge, and recent advancements in genome sequencing and transcriptomic analyses have greatly enhanced our understanding of ...

A University of California, Riverside-led team has made an advance in the basic understanding of Plasmodium falciparum, the ...

Nano-formulations of silver nanoparticles and garlic oil present a sustainable alternative for managing root-knot nematodes, ...

Some parasites can affect the eyes. Without treatment, this can lead to vision loss. Learn more about the types of eye parasites, their symptoms, and treatment options.