Ribbon worms have a secret weapon when it comes to taking down prey, and it's one you'd never expect to see from a spineless ...

New research shows that it's possible to end the practice of using people as human bait to catch and test the black flies ...

The Hammerhead Flatworm, a 16-inch invasive species from Southeast Asia, is spreading across Texas, threatening local ...

For decades, scientists have studied the remarkable regenerative ability of planarians, triclad flatworms that can basically regrow their entire bodies if necessary. A new study shows that the secret ...

It’s disgusting, but some creatures can survive on and under human skin! One is and insect and the two others are worms transmitted through fly bites; so, insects are the culprits in all three cases.

Allergies, infections, and parasites are the top causes of skin issues in pets. Atopic dermatitis (environmental allergy) is a common, often lifelong condition in dogs and cats. Secondary bacterial ...

The expansion and contraction of organs is aided by the protein fibulin-1, highlighted here, in a microscopy image, around the basement membrane (the big oval) that surrounds the spermatheca and the ...

Worms might seem harmless at first glance, however there are some species out there that are anything but... From parasitic invaders to predators with nightmarish abilities, these terrifying worms are ...