These invasive 'alien-looking' worms love heavy rain and are in NC

It is often suggested that anyone who finds one of these invasive worms should kill it (carefully). Here's what else to know.
Live Science on MSN

Genetically modified worms can now produce and deliver drugs inside a living body, scientists say

In a proof-of-concept lab experiment, scientists demonstrated that intestinal parasites could make and release therapeutic ...
The Cool Down on MSN

Gardener thought they could handle creepy crawlies until this parasite-like worm changed everything

"I thought I was fine with all the creepy crawlies I see in the garden. I was wrong." ...
The State

Parasite resembling hair takes over insects and turns them into zombies, experts say

Imagine finding a stray hair — then watching it slither away like a snake. Video of such a creature was shared this week on Facebook by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which identified the creepy ...
Newsweek

Opioids: Parasitic Worm Discovery Could Lead to Safer Painkillers

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The evolutionary trick of parasitic worm that sneakily burrows into the ...