Inverse

A trick to activating "anti-aging" proteins in worms could exist in humans, too

The keys to extending life are in the details. Tiny tails at the ends of chromosomes called telomeres erode with age but can be lengthened. Deep inside our cells DNA-based clocks slowly tick away and ...
Yahoo

These tiny worms live in eyes, feed on tears and could transmit to humans

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 ...
The Telegraph

Parasitic worms found in dogs and cats are more likely to infect humans, study says

Strands of parasitic worms found in dogs and cats are more likely to infect humans than other worm species, researchers said. The study found that 137 of the 737 worm species analyzed may cause ...

Parasitic worms bury themselves in the brains of moose and elk—a new diagnostic can prevent disease spread

A moose in Minnesota stumbles onto the road. She circles, confused and dazed, unable to orient herself or recognize the ...
Tri-City Herald

Parasitic worms found in dogs and cats are more likely to infect humans, study says

Strands of parasitic worms found in dogs and cats are more likely to infect humans than other worm species, researchers said. monkeybusinessimages Getty Images/iStockphoto Strands of parasitic worms ...