River otter poop is the perfect for Katrina Lohan's research as it contains DNA from worms, fish, and other organisms, including parasites. Image: National Zoo River otters are unequivocally cute. But ...

Male fertility rates have been plummeting over the past half-century. An analysis from 1992 noted a steady decrease in sperm counts and quality since the 1940s. A more recent study found that male ...

Could a cat poop parasite become an agile vehicle for brain-health drugs? Image credit: Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography/Getty Images. The parasite infamous for its existence in cat feces can ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Parasites in dogs are common and may be found both internally and externally. They can irritate dogs greatly and lead to serious health problems affecting other pets or even humans. Fortunately, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Male fertility is on a decline worldwide—and cat poop might have something to do with it. New research suggests that Toxoplasma ...

Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite spread by cats, can shred human sperm and may be an overlooked factor in declining male fertility, according to new research. Reading time 4 minutes Male fertility rates ...

Scientists know little about the elusive river otters living along the East Coast, but a new study inspired by one bizarre, smelly poop offers some much-needed insight. Reading time 3 minutes ...

Scientists at ARUP Laboratories have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that detects intestinal parasites in stool samples more quickly and accurately than traditional methods, potentially ...

Nobody looks forward to scooping poop, but your dog’s daily deposit holds more information than you might think. That humble pile in the grass holds clues about digestion, diet, hydration, and even ...