Microbiology is a biological science focused on the study of microorganisms. These are organisms that cannot be seen by the naked eye, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and single-celled algae and ...

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An NUS-based study says 11 species that have bitten humans here can carry 1 or more harmful microbes. Read more at ...

Ms Badolé suffers from loiasis, a chronic filarial disease caused by the Loa loa parasite, also known as the African eye worm ...

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Sleeping sickness is no longer a health threat in Guinea, which may be a tipping point in the continent’s efforts to beat the ...

Who can resist those pleading eyes when your cat watches you enjoy your meal? While their food curiosity can be adorable, ...

The USDA bans Mexican cattle imports after screwworm discovery, prompting Texas officials to warn about the parasite's threat ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 1.5 billion people are affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and a further two billion are threatened by these diseases. If left ...

People with aphantasia still generate brain activity when attempting to visualize, but that image may be getting lost in ...

In early 2021, a 64-year-old woman from south-eastern New South Wales began dealing with stomach aches and diarrhoea, which ...

Taking care of your dog's grooming at home is a fantastic way to connect with your furry friend and is crucial for their ...