A video on Facebook is catching a lot of attention. It shows what looks like an infestation of small, clear creatures digging ...

A swarm of sand fleas recently took up residence at a Florida beach, much to the shock of beachgoers who described the sight as “crazy.” ...

Numerous insects, including mites, lice, fleas, ticks, and bed bugs, can inhabit or visit the human body. These creatures ...

University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have made a promising discovery that could lead to the development of a ...

Dog breeds that are especially vulnerable include various types of terriers, boxers and bulldogs; in cats, it’s Persians, ...

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst say a naturally occurring compound secreted by the skin of donkeys can ...

Scientists have reported use of antibacterial coatings made from resilin-mimetic proteins to fully block bacteria from attaching to a surface. A protein that gives fleas their bounce has been used to ...

Researchers have developed a new method for preventing bacteria from adhering to surfaces, such as medical devices. It relies ...

A protein that gives fleas their bounce has been used to boot out bacteria cells, with lab results demonstrating the material ...

"Sand fleas — the name is interesting because they actually are not fleas at all," Dr. Case Tedder said. "They’re small crustaceans or part of the crab family, and they don’t bite. They get the name ...

Head lice, fleas and tapeworms have been humanity's companions throughout our evolutionary history. Yet, the greatest ...