African great apes were the original host to the parasite. But a chance genetic mutation about 50,000 years ago turned it into a threat to humans, experts have found. The findings, published in ...

A new study sheds light on how the blood-borne parasite that causes African sleeping sickness in humans and related diseases in cattle and other animals establishes long-term infections in hosts.

Nature Awards asked viewers to vote for their favorite video, and “A Power Hungry Killer” was the people’s choice! Have you ever wondered why the malaria parasite is deadly for humans ...

One of those infections is caused by the microscopic parasite Toxoplasma gondii (T gondii). T gondii is a common parasite that infects warm-blooded animals, including humans. Infections most often ...

95: An oyster parasite with a kill rate of up to 95% is ... “multinucleate sphere X” or “MSX” – has no effect on humans who ...

A new study has suggested that wild boars roaming around Spain and Portugal can transmit a parasite which affects humans. Extensive research from an international team of scientists and Spanish ...

Many contracted cryptosporidium – a microscopic parasite which can cause gastrointestinal illness in both humans and animals – and still remain seriously ill. Last month, it emerged 20 ...