Worm in woman's eye leads to unique discovery
Parasitic eye worms are common among dogs, cats, pigs, sheep, goats, cattle and wild carnivores like foxes and wolves. The larvae are transmitted by female "face flies" that feed on the animal's eye secretions. "Tears are full of proteins of various kinds, so the flies get a lot of nourishment from those tears," explained Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University's Division of Infectious Diseases. "For a scientist, it's a fascinating ecological n
Bed Bug Repellents That Could Keep Your Luggage Pest-Free
Many of us like to bring home souvenirs when we travel: a t-shirt from that cool hole-in-the-wall beach bar or a stuffed bug from the entomology conference for your favorite kid. While our tastes in trinkets may vary, we can all agree on the worst souvenir: bed bugs. These little blood suckers not only leave itchy bites, but getting rid of a bed bug infestation is a huge hassle that will take a toll on your wallet and even your mental health. Unfortunately, bed bugs (Cimex le
