A one millimeter worm is helping scientists rethink what controls the pace of aging. By tracing how its tiny brain senses the ...

A surprising discovery from aging researchers shows that dietary restriction isn’t enough to extend lifespan on its own.

We're way behind several species when it comes to regeneration, and scientists are keen to discover the secrets of these other animals so we can learn from them – including, in a new study, the marine ...

A strange, new species of ribbon worm, Pararosa vigarae, stretches its body like an accordion, capable of shrinking to ...

Researchers found that roundworms gobble down high-calorie foods when exposed to a compound that acts on the same brain receptor as THC. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Pumpkin seeds have nutritional value that can improve bowel and prostate health, improve sleep and reduce the risk of cancer, according to Cleveland Clinic. False social media claims, however, are ...

Intestinal worms, human body pests and lack of sanitation greatly affect access and success in education. Studies indicate that pupils who suffer from intestinal infestations have short-term memory ...

Scientists have found over a dozen parasitic worms in the eyes of a black bear, renewing fears that humans could face an emerging danger from the tiny worms that can cause blindness. The black bear ...

Researchers got tiny worms high on cannabis to see how it affected their food preferences and found striking similarities between them and us. The discovery could lead to the development of targeted ...

The challenge with parasites is that the symptoms are subtle. They can live silently in the intestine, blood stream, organs ...

Intestinal parasites are more common than perceived, often presenting with subtle symptoms mistaken for digestive issues. Dr.