Bitter melon, also referred to as Momordica charantia or bitter gourd, is a type of vine prevalent in subtropical and tropical climates and belongs to the same family as cucumber. The unique ...

To Avoid Parasites, Some Fruit Flies Sacrifice Sleep Apr. 14, 2025 — Some fruit flies sacrifice sleep to avoid parasites like mites. Researchers discovered marked differences in gene expression ...

At the heart of the Amazon, researchers are investigating a mysterious parasite which is devastating fish farms around the world. Parasites called myxozoa infect fish populations with deadly ...

A new study looking at deadly animal African trypanosomiasis has revealed how the parasite Trypanosoma congolense evades the immune system and drives severe disease in livestock. Researchers from ...

Food scientists have discovered a mushroom chemical they say is the most bitter substance known thus far, a finding that sheds light on how the tongue helps us perceive taste. They found the ...

A parasite cleanse refers to a strategy used to eliminate organisms living in and feeding off your body, such as pinworms. This approach typically relies on a combination of herbal supplements and ...

Within the human host, the symptoms of malaria are caused by the replication of malaria parasites within erythrocytes. Growth inside the erythrocyte exposes the parasites to the normal surveillance of ...

Musk melon has a high water content that keeps your body cool and hydrated during hot summer days ...

Though the parasites’ presence might trigger your gag reflex, they’re actually a sign that the underwater ecosystem is functioning just the way it should. “Diverse, functioning, healthy ...

Scientists have discovered what could be one of the most bitter substances known to date. The potent chemical compound comes from a “bitter bracket” mushroom and has helped shine a light on ...

Related: Watch bright red blood-sucking parasite feast on gulper eel in rare, deep-sea footage Macrourus are commonly known as grenadiers or rattails because of their large heads and slender tails ...