Parasites
Could parasitic worms be good for us?
The idea of having parasitic worms is pretty disgusting. But scientists are increasingly realising that some of these worms do us more good than harm. Some have gone so far as to introduce certain… Audio, Gallery
The Expats: Sally Warring
Originally from Ashburton, Sally Warring is finding fame with an instagram account which is documenting single cellular life in New York. The project, which is her hobby, is blurring the lines between… Audio
Long live the tapeworm - why parasites are a good idea
In a novel extension of the 'hygeine hypothesis', biologists argue we should save the parasites of endangered species for the sake of their host's immune system. Audio
Long live the tapeworm - why parasites are a good idea
In a novel extension of the 'hygeine hypothesis', biologists argue we should save the parasites of endangered species for the sake of their host's immune system.
AudioFossil Parasites
What does the fossil record reveal about the evolution of 'boneless' parasites? Dr. Tommy Leung from the School of Environmental & Rural Science at the University of New England explains. Audio, Gallery
Bed bugs are winning the war against humans
David Lilly, a Phd student from the University of Sydney has discovered that bed bugs have adapted to the chemical arsenal we throw at them by developing a thicker outer shell, making it much harder… Audio, Gallery
Wildbase - a hospital dedicated to native wildlife
At Wildbase, New Zealand's only dedicated wildlife hospital, vets treat more than 300 native animals each year as well as doing research on conservation issues. Audio
Wildbase - a hospital dedicated to native wildlife
At Wildbase, New Zealand's only dedicated wildlife hospital, vets treat more than 300 native animals each year as well as doing research on conservation issues.
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