Local researchers say a low parasite population in the estuary which could threaten the Indian River Lagoon ecosystem ...

A parasite that can transmit Lyme disease to humans and pets is currently in the midst of its most active season in Ohio.

Many ticks can carry bacteria, viruses and parasites that can harm humans, including Lyme disease and anaplasmosis.

When fruit flies are infected with the Wolbachia bacteria, their sex lives—and ability to reproduce—change dramatically.

Aquaculture has emerged as one of the fastest-growing food production sectors in the world, driven by increased demand for ...

Raw food diets have recently gained popularity among health-conscious pet owners. I'm going to cut to the chase here-raw pet ...

Researchers have increased the understanding of diarrheal disease in older populations in South Africa. A study examined ...

The efforts of a research team give hope for new treatment approaches for dangerous tropical diseases. The researchers have compiled a high-precision inventory of the membrane proteins of cell ...

The common hospital-acquired, antibiotic-resistant bacterial infection is known to cause infections in the blood, lungs and urinary tract after surgery. While symptoms can vary depending on the site ...

Minnesotans are eager to get out and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Unfortunately, warmer weather also ushers in pests like ticks. Many ticks can carry bacteria, viruses and parasites ...

Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, include both sexually transmitted diseases, known as STDs, and the many infections ...

Researchers are zeroing in on the Achilles’ heel of pathogens that cause Chagas disease, sleeping sickness and leishmaniasis.