The Anson Record

Never too early for managing internal parasites

Although we are just now beginning the winter season, small ruminant owners should still be regularly checking their animals ...

Humans can’t make vitamin C. A parasite may explain why

Scientists at Children’s Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern found certain parasites struggled to make eggs ...
Yahoo

RFK Jr. says doctors found a dead worm in his brain. Here's how it happens and why it's rare in the U.S.

Experts say Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was most likely describing neurocysticercosis, a tapeworm brain infection that can cause seizures. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) Independent presidential candidate Robert ...
New York Post

‘Tequila worms’ in mezcal bottles are actually moth larvae, researchers say

The University of Florida researchers recently discovered that “tequila worms” are, in fact, moth larvae. The “worms” are placed inside bottles of mezcal to enhance the color and flavor of the alcohol ...
Live Science

A bizarre 'snake worm' has baffled scientists for over a decade, now they know what it is

A newfound species of fungus gnat is behind Alaska's "snake worm" mystery, in which thousands of fly larvae moved together in the shape of a snake. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...
Charlotte Observer

Famous ‘tequila worm’ found at bottom of bottle isn’t really a worm. So what is it?

For some, it’s a reward. For others, it’s a punishment. The “tequila worm” divides alcohol connoisseurs as the wiggly little prize at the bottom of a bottle. What started as a marketing trend for ...