Learn how heartworm disease became widespread in dogs, reflecting an evolutionary history that spans back to ancient times.

Research led by the University of Sydney is reshaping scientific understanding of one of the world's most widespread canine ...

Heartworm disease is caused by the parasite Dirofilaria immitis. It is spread to dogs by mosquitoes and can be fatal. Adult ...

Research led by the University of Sydney is reshaping scientific understanding of one of the world's most widespread canine ...

Such evidence suggests early heartworms evolved alongside canines millions of years ago. Mosquitoes existed long before ...

Researchers remark that the anatomy of this flatworm, preserved in amber for 99 million years, bears a remarkable resemblance to modern flatworms inhabiting shark intestines. Nearly 100 million years ...

Researchers have recently unearthed coprolites, or fossilized feces, from Mexico’s ‘Cave of the Dead Children’ that date back 1,300 years. These ancient excrements are teeming with parasites, shedding ...

Researchers have reconstructed the evolutionary history and global spread of malaria over the past 5,500 years, identifying trade, warfare, and colonialism as major catalysts for its dispersal.

If you ever travel back in time to the reign of dinosaurs, don’t touch any flowers – it might just be a parasitic wasp in disguise. Analysis of wasps trapped in amber has revealed that the insect ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It’s a really big deal when fossilized feces survive the ravages ...

Ancient Romans in Britain were riddled with intestinal parasites that spread through human feces. Roundworms and whipworms both live in the intestine and cause various ailments, including abdominal ...