Scientists have sequenced the complete genome of a roundworm used extensively in biological research, opening a new pathway ...

The 61-year-old man received a new kidney from a deceased donor after being diagnosed with “nephrosclerosis-related end-stage kidney disease,” or chronic high blood pressure that causes hardening of ...

The roundworms, also called threadworms, can infect humans directly, but can also be passed to humans through contact with monkeys or domestic dogs, according to the Centers for Disease Control ...

Chengxuan Han is accused of bringing in biological materials related to roundworms in a case in federal court in Detroit.

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And other times, non-compatible hosts like humans will swallow the eggs, stopping the cycle dead in its tracks. Humans can also become accidental hosts for the related cat roundworm (Toxocara felis).

Roundworm infection is relatively common in dogs and often they carry it without symptoms - but in humans it can cause blindessCredit: Getty Roundworms are parasites found in cats, dogs, and foxes ...

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Cincinnati-area doctors on lookout for symptoms that could suggest bird flu in people First human bird flu case in Ohio reported northwest of Dayton ...

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