Parasites
Fossils offer clues to animal life millions of years ago
Fossils offer clues to animal life millions of years ago Fossilized bones from animals that lived 1.3 to 3 million years ago have been analyzed for metabolism-related molecules, revealing insights into their health, diets, and environments. The study found warmer and wetter conditions across these environments compared to today, with many metabolites pointing to genes […]
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Parasitic worms bury themselves in the brains of moose and elk – a new test can help diagnose these animals to prevent disease spread
Parasitic worms bury themselves in the brains of moose and elk – a new test can help diagnose these animals to prevent disease spread Parasitic worms, specifically Parelaphostrongylus tenuis (brain worm), can infect moose and elk, causing catastrophic disease and death. A new test developed by researchers at the University of Tennessee can help diagnose […]
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