Parasites are often overlooked in biodiversity research and conservation efforts. That needs to change, says zombie ant researcher Charissa de Bekker.

Parasite genetics is the study of the genetic material of parasites, including the distribution, function and evolution of genes and genomes. All genomes are replicated in a temporal order, though ...

Parasite genomics is the scientific discipline concerned with the study of the genetic material (genome) of parasites, primarily using sequencing, bioinformatics and computational tools. The ...

When they aren't using your intestines as a holiday home or eating some unsuspecting creature from the inside out, parasites can have some surprising benefits. Seriously. Meet some of nature's unsung ...

The parasite that causes malaria requires precise control of gene expression to progress through the various stages of its ...

The parasite that causes malaria requires precise control of gene expression to progress through the various stages of its ...

A protein found in the saliva of Anopheles gambiae stopped blood from clotting in the insects’ stomachs and aided parasite transmission. Shelby is an assistant editor for The Scientist. She earned her ...

The study, ‘Engineering a Brain Parasite for Intracellular Delivery of Proteins to the Central Nervous System’ is published in Nature Microbiology. Get in touch with our news team by emailing ...

Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM, shares the most important control strategy for protecting dogs against parasites ...