Parasites are a major global health problem, underlying many human diseases worldwide. For example, Plasmodium falciparum, ...

You might just be the purr-fect victim for this parasite. Luke Beaumont dives into the world of parasite-induced cat mania.

For decades, scientists have observed a clear pattern across the natural world: biodiversity tends to be higher near the ...

The first two decades of this century saw substantial progress in the control of malaria: deaths from malaria fell by one half, and over the past 10 years, 15 countries have been certified by the ...

One of the most interesting topics discussed in my Ornithology class was about the “con artists” found in nature… Brood parasitism occurs when a female bird (the parasite) lays her eggs in the nest of ...

Several animal species display brood care, a phenomenon where 'caring' parents provide their offspring with food and protection against predators. However, there are many others that prefer not to do ...