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PARASITE EFFECTS ON BEHAVIOR
In the 1930s, rubber factory workers drank alcohol and suddenly felt sick. It wasn't just a workplace illness, it led to the discovery of Antabuse, helping millions quit drinkingAn accidental discovery in a rubber factory in the 1930s revealed that workers exposed to tetraethylthiuram disulfide experienced severe re...- Why some birds decorate their nests with snake skin, and scientists say it actually works as a defense toolBirds are using snake skins in their nests. This unusual practice helps protect eggs and chicks from predators. Studies show this strategy ...
- Why Do Ants Kill Their Own Queen? Scientists Reveal A Shocking ReasonNew research reveals a disturbing aspect of ant colonies: worker ants can be manipulated to kill their own queen. Parasitic queens employ c...
- Why Some Cats Groom Too Much Instead of Resting: What This Habit May Be HidingCats famously groom themselves, but excessive licking can signal underlying issues. This behavior, often triggered by allergies, parasites,...
- Why Some Birds Destroy Their Own Eggs on PurposeBirds sometimes destroy or abandon their own eggs, a behavior driven by survival strategies. Factors like brood parasitism, predation, and ...
- Why Do Some Fish Swim Toward Bright Light Instead of Hiding? Scientists Say Parasites May Be Behind ItParasites are manipulating fish behavior, luring them into brighter waters where they are more vulnerable to predators. This parasitic stra...
- A Tiny Parasite That Can Make Mice Lose Their Fear of CatsThe parasite Toxoplasma gondii infects mice, altering their fear responses to cats. Instead of avoiding cat odors, infected mice are drawn ...
- The Hidden Biology Behind Some of the Internet’s Strangest Animal MomentsSurprising animal behaviors, from birds to amphibians, are revealing deep biological processes. Scientists are uncovering how viruses manip...
- What We Learned From Weird Animal Behaviour in 2025: 5 Surprises With Real StudiesRecent 2025 studies reveal the biological functions behind seemingly strange animal behaviors. From chimpanzees using plants as medicine an...
- Could owning a cat bring health risks? Study suggests it may double the chances of a ‘serious mental health condition’New research suggests owning a cat could double the risk of schizophrenia-related disorders. A meta-analysis of 17 studies found a link bet...
- Common deworming drug reborn as tumor killer — scientists say it could even prevent cancerResearchers at Johns Hopkins University have created a latest form of mebendazole, called polymorph C, which features enhanced possibility ...
- Parasite responsible for Australians losing job, road accidents; here’s why toxoplasmosis is creating havocA common parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, affects many in Australia. It comes from cat waste and uncooked meat. Research links it to slower rea...
- China turns up the heat: How Beijing’s war drills are turning Taiwan’s crisis into the new normalChina's military activity around Taiwan has surged since May 2024, marked by increased PLA aircraft sorties and naval deployments, includin...
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