A common parasite long thought to lie dormant is actually much more active and complex. Researchers found that Toxoplasma ...

People typically become infected with toxoplasmosis by eating undercooked meat or through contact with contaminated soil or cat feces. Once inside the body, the parasite is known for its ability to ...

The study, published Jan. 24 in the journal Nature Communications, found that Toxoplasma gondii hides inside the body in far ...

A University of California, Riverside team of scientists has found that Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite affecting up to ...

Schistosoma mansoni worms, the cause of schistosomiasis, a microscopic worm that plagues more than 200 million across the globe, are seen through a microscope at the lab of University of Georgia ...

Hydnora is a parasitic plant that spends nearly its entire life hidden beneath the soil. It lacks leaves and chlorophyll, relying completely on host plants for water and nutrients. Only its bizarre ...