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Ancient squirrels ate meat like 'zombies,' and the proof is in the poop- In 1979, old salmon cans were stored in an Alaskan cannery, and decades later, when scientists cracked them open, a rising worm count revealed something unexpected about changing ocean food webs
- Why Do Some Fish Swim Toward Bright Light Instead of Hiding? Scientists Say Parasites May Be Behind It
- Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA nod to market generic drugsZydus Lifesciences has won regulatory clearance in the United States to launch generic Ivermectin and Dapsone tablets. Used to treat parasi...28 Feb, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- Supermodel Heidi Klum, 52, doesn't follow any diet and is starting a 'worm and parasite cleanse’. What is it?Heidi Klum revealed she and her husband, Tom Kaulitz, are undergoing a parasite cleanse using clove and papaya seed pills, influenced by In...06 Aug, 2025, 07.12 PM IST
- Study identifies nematode species that protect crops without pesticidesResearchers have identified a microscopic worm species that infects and kills insects.These worms, known as nematodes, have the potential t...11 Feb, 2024, 07.40 PM IST
- What is Ophidascaris robertsi? Live worm found in Australian woman's brain in world first — Causes and precautionsThe medical world is in awe following a groundbreaking revelation involving an Australian woman whose brain was found to host a live worm w...29 Aug, 2023, 05.38 PM IST
- Australian woman suffers mystery symptoms; doctors find parasitic roundworm in her brainA 64-year-old woman in Australia underwent surgery to remove an 8cm parasitic roundworm from her brain. The roundworm, known as 'Ophidascar...29 Aug, 2023, 12.28 PM IST
- Parasites have got a lousy deal and a PR problemDespite their derogatory allusions, they also have a significant role in our ecosystem.27 Aug, 2020, 08.10 AM IST
- Bollywood celebrates historic Oscar win; Priyanka Chopra, Hansal Mehta laud 'Parasite' for making historyTiwari, who recently helmed 'Panga', said the big win for 'Parasite' proves no dream is unachievable.10 Feb, 2020, 03.49 PM IST
- Niramai to develop AI based software for detecting blindness due to infectionThe company has developed Thermalytix, an automated diagnostic tool, which combines thermal imaging with artificial intelligence which is b...09 Apr, 2019, 11.58 AM IST
- Manipulating gut microbes may reduce intestinal parasitic infectionsNew York, March 11 (IANS) The kinds of microbes living in the gut influences the severity and recurrence of parasitic worm infections, rese...11 Mar, 2018, 02.27 PM IST
- Tosanoides obama to Baracktrema obamai, species that have been named after US PresidentHe's a fish, a spider and an extinct lizard. Before his admirers cry foul, these names have been given to the creatures to honour Obama.05 Jan, 2017, 11.56 AM IST
- Nearly 9 crore children given deworming tablets in 2015: GovernmentThe campaign managed to cover a total of 8.98 crore (85 per cent) children who received deworming tablet (Albendazole) on National Dewormin...26 Feb, 2016, 02.32 PM IST
- Delhi government flags off de-worming drive; to cover 3.7-million kidsPeople of Delhi would soon prefer to go for government schools and hospitals as they will be made "far better than private ones", Health Mi...15 Apr, 2015, 06.13 PM IST
- Scientists track parasites with satellitesThe research could help authorities in developing countries fight parasitic diseases, according to Project leader Professor Archie Clements...15 Feb, 2015, 03.53 PM IST
- Health ministry to launch de-worming initiative to improve child healthThe programme, to be flagged off later this month, will initially focus on 11 high burden states, among them Assam, Bihar, Haryana and Chha...06 Feb, 2015, 11.23 AM IST
- Gentle giants face threat from wormsThe elephant deaths in the Sathyamangalam forest reserve stand out because Tamil Nadu has a reasonably good record in conservation.16 Jun, 2013, 02.49 AM IST
- Hygiene Hypothesis: Banishing germs from your life can make you seriously illEvidence accumulates in favour of the hygiene hypothesis, which says that banishing germs from your life can make you seriously ill.21 May, 2012, 10.43 AM IST
- BT may curb roundworm infection, says studyBT, or soil bacteria could help battle roundworm infection worldwide, says a study.09 Mar, 2010, 06.53 AM IST
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