responsible for 73% of India's shrimp production, is under threat from the microsporidian parasite Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP), causing annual economic losses of ₹4,000 crores and ...

I write about the world of biology. At first glance, the mantis shrimp is an unassuming crustacean that spends its days scuttling along the seafloor. But don’t let their small size fool you into ...

such as raw shrimp, raw beef, vegetable and fruit, were also the sources of liver fluke infection. When quizzed about the ...

Despite their name, mantis shrimp are not true shrimp but a type of stomatopod: a relative of crabs and lobsters that has been on Earth for over 400 million years. There are more than 400 ...

It's not science fiction. It might sound like something out of a horror movie plot (because it sort of is), but the tongue-replacing parasite is very real. The movie imagines mutated parasites ...

Some research has found that a papaya seed cleanse may work to eliminate intestinal parasites, but the evidence is limited. Although eating papaya seeds is generally safe, seeing a healthcare ...

Pink mold-like buildup, small flies and potentially hazardous food items are only some of the violations found in Birmingham ...

Sisters, the 38-year-old is sitting in the kitchen watching her sister cook shrimp alfredo — with very unusual ingredients. “What the f— are you cooking?” Tammy says before Amy replies ...

Pistol shrimp are burrowers, digging holes in the sandy seafloor ... such as the fish's faeces or any parasites on its body. Aphids are little sap-sucking insects that secrete honeydew, a sugary ...

Parasites are organisms that survive by living on or inside a host body and feeding off its nutrients. They have the ability to inflict various health issues like digestive problems, fatigue, and ...

South Korean film Parasite has been named best picture at this year's Oscars, becoming the first non-English language film to take the top prize. Renee Zellweger won best actress for playing Judy ...

Shellfish is also popular, with crustaceans like crab and shrimp cropping up on many sushi menus ... Eating raw fish can put you at risk of catching parasites and infections, which is why sushi ...