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fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

A Flesh-Eating Parasite Is Advancing Toward the U.S.

The New World screwworm is rapidly advancing north after breaching barriers set by a decades-long eradication campaign.
Coronavirus
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

A Flesh-Eating Parasite Is Advancing Toward the U.S.

The New World screwworm is rapidly advancing north after breaching barriers set by a decades-long eradication campaign.
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fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

Here's Why You Shouldn't Be Alarmed If You Find Worms In Your Salmon

"After taking a moment to scream internally and hop around the kitchen doing that awkward little disgusted dance, trying to shake the trauma off..."
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Unique and important': Tongue-biting louse is wonderfully gruesome

Cymothoa exigua, the tongue-biting louse, exemplifies a unique niche in the marine ecosystem, functioning as a parasite that replaces a fish's tongue while keeping it alive.
London food
UK news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Gut symptom affecting millions could be hidden sign of parasites

Hookworms may cause gut symptoms often mistaken for IBS or lactose intolerance, leading to pain and anemia.
fromAeon
3 months ago

'Save the parasites' may not be a popular rallying cry - but it could be a vital one | Aeon Videos

Parasites, often dismissed as merely harmful, are experiencing a concerning extinction rate, prompting researchers to advocate for the study and conservation of these complex organisms.
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