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Study: In Chimpanzees, Urinations Are Contagious

Study: In Chimpanzees, Urinations Are Contagious

In a new paper in the journal Current Biology, scientists report socially contagious urination in chimpanzees, one of our closest relatives. The post Study: In Chimpanzees, Urinations Are Contagious appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.  In a new paper in the journal Current Biology, scientists report socially contagious urination in chimpanzees, one of our…

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Skin-penetrating nematodes’ love-hate relationship with CO₂ could lead to new parasitic infection treatments

Skin-penetrating nematodes’ love-hate relationship with CO₂ could lead to new parasitic infection treatments

In the United States, the most well-known skin-penetrating parasitic worm, called a nematode, is the hookworm. But globally, it is estimated that over 600 million people are infected with the skin-penetrating threadworm, also known as Strongyloides stercoralis. This species is found mostly in tropical and subtropical regions with poor sanitation infrastructure. Skin-penetrating nematodes are excreted…

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