In one of the strangest paths to reproduction, this tiny Japanese sea worm actually grows a ‘mini-me’ at its rear end, which it then deploys so it can swim off on its own in search of similar ...

We're way behind several species when it comes to regeneration, and scientists are keen to discover the secrets of these other animals so we can learn from them – including, in a new study, the marine ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lately, social media feeds have been crawling with testimonials about “parasite cleanses” and DIY worm detoxes. Many people may be ...

If a worm was trying to burrow into your skin, you'd be forgiven for thinking you'd feel it gnawing at your flesh—but scientists have identified how one wriggling parasite does so without you noticing ...

Scientists have discovered a parasite that can sneak into your skin without you feeling a thing. The worm, Schistosoma mansoni, has evolved a way to switch off the body’s pain and itch signals, ...

A research team shows how the expression of developmental genes in the Japanese green syllid worms, Megasyllis nipponica, helps form their swimming reproductive unit called stolon. A research team, ...