We're about to dive into the world of parasitology, taking a close look at one of the most common parasitic worms infecting ...

The roundworms and whipworms are believed to have infected people who ate raw vegetables with the parasites' eggs attached.

The scientists uncovered 91 RNA viruses in 28 of the worm species studied, representing about 70% of the roundworm species that infect humans. This study represents "the beginning of a whole other ...

The team, led by researchers at Harvard Medical School, found BPP and its byproducts were internalized in worms at similar ...

A new study conducted in roundworms finds that a common plastic ingredient causes breaks in DNA strands, resulting in egg ...

Phthalate affects egg formation in C. elegans, resulting in abnormal chromosome numbers. A recent study conducted on roundworms has discovered that a common plastic ingredient can cause DNA strand ...

A new study conducted in roundworms finds that a common plastic ingredient causes breaks in DNA strands, resulting in egg ...

A new study conducted in roundworms finds that a common plastic ingredient causes breaks in DNA strands, resulting in egg cells with the wrong number of chromosomes.

The two cases of the disease, also known as raccoon roundworm, were detected in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, officials said. “While Baylisascaris is rare in people and the risk to ...

Los Angeles County public health officials said Tuesday they are investigating two human cases of a rare infection known as raccoon roundworm in the South Bay area. No details about the patients ...

Common plastic chemical benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) causes DNA damage, resulting in cell death and abnormal chromosome ...