On November 22, The United States Department of Agriculture temporarily halted the importation of livestock from Mexico after a carnivorous parasite was detected in the animals. in southern Mexico. Before…
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In a new study, a global team of researchers hijacked the system Toxoplasma uses to secrete proteins into their host cell. The team genetically engineered Toxoplasma to make a hybrid…
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CAPTION: Chelsea Wood kneels to search for shore crabs on a beach in Tacoma, Washington. Later she will dissect the crabs for parasites. CREDIT: Jesse Nichols/Grist The parasites were a…
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Bedbugs came to Britain with the Romans: Scientists discover bloodsucking parasites in 2,000-year-old soil samples near Hadrian’s Wall
by ElijahThe Romans might be best known for bringing baths and sewers to Britain, but new discoveries show their contributions were not all so hygienic. Archaeologists excavating the remains of Vindolanda,…