Redworms (eisenia foetida, also known as red wiggler worms) are shallow dwellers, living in the top 12 inches of the soil. These are the worms most commonly used for vermicomposting, a method of ...

A medicine already approved by the FDA for treating intestinal worms shows effectiveness against Merkel cell carcinoma, potentially offering new hope for patients with this rare but deadly skin cancer ...

A worm was astonishingly revived after spending 46,000 years in the Siberian permafrost. Imagine a creature frozen in time, lying dormant beneath the icy surface for an astonishing 46,000 years.

A rare fossil has been identified as an ancient species of internal parasite called a thorny-headed worm. Today these worms can be found in many different animals, but this new species from the ...

Ringworm is a very common fungal infection that is not, despite its name, caused by a worm. It is caused by the fungus Tinea, which is highly contagious. Anyone can get ringworm, although some ...

Scared of sushi? The Anisakis worm is a parasite that can cause nasty infections in humans who enjoy eating raw fish. It is 2 cm long and is sometimes coughed up after ingesting it in raw or ...

But it has nothing to do with a worm and everything to do with a fungus. Skin can get scaly too as ringworm progresses. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that leaves a stamp on your skin.

Can Infections Cause Hair Loss? Your genes, hormone changes, and aging are the most common causes of hair loss. But some infections and infection-related conditions can also leave you with bald ...

Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Japan’s YKK, the world ...

Mimicking nematode kinks could help soft robots jump effectively on unstable terrain like sand, boosting movement in tough environments.

Freshly back in stock after sell-out success earlier in the year, you can pick up the churner on it's own on sale at La Redoute for just £25.50 or get a set complete with butter paddles via Amazon for ...