Dec 21 2010

Pucker Up: New Mistletoe Found

A lone mountain in Mozambique holds a unique holiday surprise.

Dec 09 2010

‘Stealth Fungus’ Seeks, Destroys Crops

Tag: Evolution,Parasites,Pesticides,PlantsDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 9:59 pm
The mildews disguise themselves to thwart plant defenses and cause mass destruction.

Nov 18 2010

D.C. Forum: Bed Bugs a National Threat

A tiny bug is causing a big ruckus on Capitol Hill.

Nov 17 2010

Fish Practice Pest Control

Tag: Bugs and Pests,Fish,Natural Pest Control,Parasites,Pest ControlJennifer Viegas @ 12:00 pm
Using "mosquito nets" made of mucus, these fish may have developed the world's most ecologically sound parasite deterrent.

Nov 12 2010

Got Allergies? Take a Worm

Tag: Allergies,Animals,Immune System,Medicine,Parasites,WormsEric Niiler @ 12:00 pm
Maggots, leeches and intestinal worms may be effective treatments in the fight against everything from irritable bowel disease to allergies.

Oct 22 2010

Chupacabra Mystery Solved

The mystery surrounding the legendary chupacabra has at last been solved by scientists.

Oct 22 2010

Chupacabra Mystery Solved

The mystery surrounding the legendary chupacabra has at last been solved by scientists.

Sep 23 2010

Malaria Passed from Gorillas to Humans

Tag: Gorillas,Great Apes,Mosquito,ParasitesDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 6:45 pm
The most lethal strain of malaria among humans came to us from one of our primate cousins.

Sep 14 2010

Warrior Worms Swallow Enemies Whole

Tag: Parasites,Soldiers,WormsJennifer Viegas @ 11:00 pm
These worms have organized a caste system that includes legions of hungry soldiers to defend the colony.

Jul 15 2010

Malaria-Proof Mosquito Created

Tag: Immune System,Insects,Mosquito,ParasitesEric Bland @ 9:00 pm
The discovery is a major breakthrough that could prevent millions of people from being infected with the life-threatening disease.

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