Field-ready tool identifies rare and zoonotic parasitic worms missed by standard tests

Parasitic nematodes (commonly known as roundworms) are a large, diverse and poorly studied group of disease-causing organisms that severely impact the health of humans and animals. They infect almost ...
AOL

New test to detect parasitic worms buried in the brain

A moose in Minnesota stumbles onto the road. She circles, confused and dazed, unable to orient herself or recognize the danger of an oncoming semitruck. What kills her is the impact of 13 tons of ...
SFGate

Parasitic worms bury themselves in the brains of moose and elk – a new test can help diagnose these animals to prevent disease spread

(THE CONVERSATION) A moose in Minnesota stumbles onto the road. She circles, confused and dazed, unable to orient herself or recognize the danger of an oncoming semitruck. What kills her is the impact ...
The Hearty Soul on MSN

Pinworms in children. What they are and why they cause nighttime itching

Most parents know that moment of dread – your child is scratching furiously in the middle of the night, pulling at their ...
Drovers

The End of Blanket Deworming: Why Your Parasite Strategy Must Change

Stop guessing and start testing. Fecal egg count reduction tests can identify resistance in your herd before parasite loads ...