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Newly-discovered fungus spider is like something out of The Last of US
A new spider discovered in the Amazon disguises itself as a parasitic fungus - similar to the plot of the hit video game and TV series The Last of Us.
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Watchdog Report
· Jul 9, 2026
Explosive Diarrhea Wave Hits Michigan
When a normally rare parasite suddenly sickens more than a thousand people, it is not a freak event but the visible tip of how modern food systems, global produce trade, and basic sanitation intersect — and sometimes fail. At a Glance A large cyclosporiasis outbreak has pushed Michigan’s annual case count from about 50 to []
NewsOne
· Jul 10, 2026
Everything You Need To Know About The Cyclospora Outbreak
Cyclospora, a parasite that causes severe diarrhea, has been spreading throughout the U.S., with over 1,000 cases reported in Michigan.
Medical Daily
· Jul 4, 2026
The CDC Is Investigating Multiple Cyclospora Outbreaks, and This Parasite Is Particularly Hard to Trace
CDC is tracking 145 Cyclospora cases in 17 states, and no food source has been identified. Here's why this parasite is uniquely hard to trace and what to do if you're sick.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 3, 2026
A Parasite Found in Fresh Herbs and Berries Is Sickening Hundreds Across 17 States
A cyclospora parasite linked to fresh herbs, raspberries, and Caesar salad kits has sickened more than 170 people in seven Michigan counties since June 22, triple the state's annual norm, while the CDC tracks 145 separate cases across 17 states with no source identified.
Attack the System
· Jul 3, 2026
Are parasites messing with our brains?
Tiny organisms that change our behaviour. Oct 02, 2025 Written by Peter Frost. Toxoplasma gondii is a tiny protozoan. It’s also a parasite. Like a surprising number of parasites, it can infiltrate brain tissue and make its host behave in ways that help it spread to new hosts. [] The post Are parasites messing with our brains? first appeared on Attack the System.
New Scientist
· Jun 24, 2026
Screwworm could be the first species targeted by an 'extinction drive'
We have developed genetic technologies that could wipe out entire species of pests that are harmful to us. Columnist Michael Le Page says the flesh-eating screwworm is the most likely first target
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Related coverage for "Newly-discovered fungus spider is like something out of The Last of US": Watchdog Report — Explosive Diarrhea Wave Hits Michigan. NewsOne — Everything You Need To Know About The Cyclospora Outbreak. Medical Daily — The CDC Is Investigating Multiple Cyclospora Outbreaks, and This Parasite Is Particularly Hard to Trace. The Eastern Herald — A Parasite Found in Fresh Herbs and Berries Is Sickening Hundreds Across 17 States. Attack the System — Are parasites messing with our brains?. New Scientist — Screwworm could be the first species targeted by an 'extinction drive'