Four days ago we rescued a 6-month-old puppy from a shelter in the southeast of the United States. My vet says that she has roundworm and warned me that my kids (ages 3-8 years) could get visceral ...

The raccoon roundworm Baylisascaris procyonis can cause severe diseases in humans, including fatal brain damage. A research team from the ZOWIAC collaborative project at Goethe University Frankfurt ...

Public health officials warned dog owners Friday to be on alert after a dog in the San Fernando Valley was found to have raccoon roundworm eggs. Racoon roundworm is a parasite that’s commonly found in ...

"The results show ... an expansion." New research uncovers concerning threat lurking in suburban backyards: 'Can have severe consequences' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Baylisascaris procyonis, the raccoon roundworm, is a zoonotic nematode of significant concern due to its potential to cause severe neurological disease in humans and wildlife. The parasite’s life ...

Scientists have sequenced the complete genome of a roundworm used extensively in biological research, opening a new pathway for synthetic biologists to build and test genetic changes in a ...

Researchers have discovered which cells respond to anesthesia in an organism called the C. elegans, possibly revealing new ways to use existing medications to reverse anesthesia, according to a ...