White-tailed deer host these brain worms, but they don’t actually get the disease, which makes it harder for biologists to monitor its prevalence.
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Going into a dormant phase may help animals coexist with competitors, experiments with nematode worms suggest.
Victor Ambros received half of the Nobel Prize for his work on microRNAs. Here he talks about the teamwork – and the nematodes – that made the discovery possible.
Ever been made to feel small? Here’s why being petite is no bad thing.
Four types of nematodes occur in soil.
Robots often have a hard time navigating through debris, but robots designed based on worms and snakes could move around obstacles faster, thanks to an idea called mechanical intelligence.
Cane toads are evolving as they spread across Australia. Parasitic lungworms are becoming more infectious to keep up.
Raw seafood dishes such as sushi, poke bowls and ceviche are increasingly popular, but can harbour fish-borne parasites. What’s the best way to protect ourselves?
Potato productivity in Kenya is declining, this is partly due to potato cyst nematodes - a microscopic type of roundworm that feeds on potato roots.
The COVID-19 pandemic has boosted interest in home gardening. Three scientists who garden explain some basic methods for controlling common insects and microbes that can spoil your crop.
Snail shells appear to be part of the creatures’ immune system.
Indigenous biocontrol agents could be used to curb the spread of invasive wasps across South Africa and into sub-Saharan Africa.
Insects have been in a feature in agriculture since the end of the 19th century. Using a combination of new and old control methods is the best way to deal with our food competitors.
There is much more than just parasitic features when it comes to nematodes: these tiny creatures are vital to ecosystems.
A new study has shed light on why many nematodes (roundworms) sleep with an unusual “hockey-stick-like” posture. Researchers…
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