The whole-genome sequence of Trichuris suis, a parasitic worm in pig, has been presented by an international team composed of 11 institutions from six countries. Understanding the genetics mechanisms ...

There are many types of parasitic worms that infect human beings and cause serious problems in the intestine. These parasites can enter the body through different opening and ways from the body and ...

A new study suggests that a high-fat diet allows the immune system to eliminate a parasitic worm that’s known to cause lasting infections in the large intestine and is a major cause of illness and ...

Dr. Lindsay Rosenwald is a familiar name on Wall Street, a long-time investor with 23 years of experience as a biotechnology entrepreneur, instrumental in founding and recapitalizing a large number of ...

A sign recently appeared at a local park warning visitors that whipworm contamination is a problem there. The fact is, that sign could be applicable to any location where lots of dogs congregate, so ...

The earliest evidence of human stomach parasites has been discovered in a pre-historic village in Turkey. Microscopic eggs from the intestinal parasite whipworm were found in preserved 9,000 year-old ...

Using stool samples from Viking latrines, researchers have genetically mapped one of the oldest human parasites -- the whipworm. The mapping reflects the parasite's global spread and its interaction ...

The human whipworm, which infects 500 million people and can damage physical and mental growth, is killed at egg and adult stage by a new drug class developed at the Universities of Manchester and ...

Whipworms are intestinal parasites that are relatively common in dogs. The medical term for a whipworm infestation is "trichuriasis." There are a variety of Trichuris species that affect different ...

Scientists have unearthed the world’s oldest case of the intestinal parasite whipworm and are using it to understand the toilet habits of early human settlers. University of Cambridge archaeologists ...