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Newly discovered fungi turn flies into parasite-spewing zombies
Two new species of fungi have been discovered that devour flies from the inside and cause them to release spores from holes in their abdomens, according to research published in the Journal of Invertebrate Pathology
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Thinking like a parasite
Ever thought about how the world looks out of a parasite's perspective? This fun video takes you on that journey!
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3 Parasitic Infections From Fish (Diphyllobothriasis, Clonorchiasis, Anisakiasis)
3 Parasitic Infections From Fish (Diphyllobothriasis, Clonorchiasis, Anisakiasis) Many fish species act as intermediate hosts for a variety of parasite species. In the event that a human ingests contaminated uncooked or undercooked fish,...
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Understanding Habitats, Niches, and Symbiotic Relationships in Ecology
This section covers the relationship between organisms and their environment. It also covers the Levels of Organization and symbiotic relationships.
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Biological Vectors and Infectious Diseases
REAL WORLD SCIENCE: Biological Vectors and Infectious Diseases Using incredible videography, photos, animation and graphics, this information-packed video introduces students to biological vectors. Viewers will learn that biological...
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Sickle cell anaemia
There are about 4.4 million people in the world who have sickle-cell anaemia, while an additional 43 million are carriers. but did you know? Having the sickle cell allele actually protects you against malaria. This means you are more...
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Butterflies And Bats Reveal Clues About Spread Of Infectious Disease
There's a most unusual gym in ecologist Sonia Altizer's lab at the University of Georgia in Athens. The athletes are monarch butterflies, and their workouts are carefully monitored to determine how parasites impact their flight...
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Parasites And Hosts
Let's learn all about parasites. Parasites are organisms that live on or in other organisms! This is known as the host organism. The relationship can be mutually beneficial - so is good for both species. Or it can have a negative impact...
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Scientists virtually unwrap a 1500-year-old scroll! NSF Science Now 36.
In this episode, we discover a protein that could someday eliminate malaria, learn about microbes battling it out in Antarctica, explore super Wi-Fi that uses UHF channels and virtually unwrap a 1500-year-old scroll.
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NSF Science Now: Episode 36
In this week's episode, we discover a protein that could someday eliminate malaria, learn about microbes battling it out in Antarctica, explore super Wi-Fi that uses UHF channels and virtually unwrap a 1500-year-old scroll.
Curated Video
A tapeworm was recently detected in Island wildlife. What it means for you — and your pets
New ReviewRecent research by Atlantic Veterinary College discovered up to 30 per cent of red foxes and coyotes in P.E.I. may be carrying a tapeworm. The government says the risk to human health remains low, but experts say there are simple steps...
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Human case of screwworm parasite confirmed in US
New ReviewHealth officials confirmed the first human case in the U.S. of the flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm that has been rapidly spreading among cattle in Mexico and Central America. (Scripps News)
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Human case of screwworm raises fear of parasite’s wider return
New ReviewHealth officials in the U.S. are worried that New World screwworm — a flesh-eating parasite that typically feeds off livestock — could be making a comeback in North America after a rare human case was identified in Maryland.
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Human Case Of Screwworm Infestation In Maryland Resident Infected After Guatemala Trip
New ReviewA Maryland resident has been diagnosed with a rare screwworm infestation after traveling to Guatemala. Health officials are monitoring the situation and urging travelers to take precautions.
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US detects human case of screwworm infestation | Maryland resident infected after Guatemala trip
New ReviewA Maryland resident has been diagnosed with a rare screwworm infestation after traveling to Guatemala. Health officials are monitoring the situation and urging travelers to take precautions.
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Netflix Is All Over the 2020 Golden Globe Nominations
Cheddar's Max Godnick joins from Los Angeles to discuss the biggest snubs and surprises from the 2020 Golden Globe nominations.
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Deadly parasite infects birds throughout Maritimes
People in the Maritimes have been asked to take down their bird feeders to prevent a parasite from spreading from bird to bird across the entire region
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Why is this moose walking in circles? Expert weighs in
A moose walking in circles around a pole for five minutes near Stanley, N.B., was captured on camera. What's behind the strange behaviour? University of New Brunswick biology professor Graham Forbes might have the answer.
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Scientists are manipulating the DNA of mosquitoes to fight the spread of malaria
Scientists say they have managed to genetically modify mosquitoes so they are unable to spread the disease which kills over half a million annually.
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Malaria vaccine approval has already had 'tremendous impact', WHO official says
Dr. Mary Hamel, the World Health Organization's malaria vaccine implementation lead, says the recent approval of the vaccine has already had a 'tremendous impact' in the fight against malaria and the challenge moving forward will be...
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WHO recommends 1st malaria vaccine
The World Health Organization has recommended a widespread rollout of the first malaria vaccine, which it says could save tens of thousands of lives each year. The vaccine, administered in four doses, is able to prevent four out of 10...
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South Korea hosts Asia's largest international film festival
It has been a bad year for the film industry as the pandemic forced the cancellation of big events - such as the one in Cannes.
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South Korean film sees new opportunity after Parasite Oscar
South Korean filmmakers have struggled to win global recognition but doors are opening after Parasite won the Oscar for Best Picture.