One might envision a microscopic creature with its very own built-in engine, an engine whose power is fueled by something ...

Malaria parasites contain tiny spinning crystals that have puzzled scientists for years. New research reveals they’re powered ...

A tiny worm hidden in Great Salt Lake is forcing scientists to rethink extreme life, hidden habitats, and the lake itself in ...

When I tell people I study parasites that live inside ticks, I usually get one of two reactions: a shudder of disgust or a puzzled look that says, "Don't ticks already carry enough diseases?" ...

Tawanda Zininga receives funding from the National Research Foundation and the Medical Research Council, who have no role in the project and its outcomes. Malaria remains one of the world’s most ...