Generally, a worm is any long, thin animal that does not have a backbone, but scientifically we recognise three types of worms: flatworms, roundworms and segmented worms. Worms live in the sea ...

which includes other free-living and parasitic flatworms as well as segmented roundworms, such as the earthworm. Two international research teams have determined the complete genetic sequences of ...

There are a variety of parasitic worms that can take up residence in humans. Among them are flatworms, roundworms, and thorny-headed worms (spiny-headed worms). The risk of parasitic worm ...

The two common types of worms in humans are flatworms (tapeworms) and roundworms such as pinworms. Worms can cause malnutrition, resulting in stunted growth. They can also cause anaemia.

The comparative genomics study, the largest to date, looks at both nematodes, or roundworms, and platyhelminthes, or flatworms. The research identified gene families associated with critical functions ...

According to a paper published in the journal eLife Sciences, researchers have found a way to extend the lifespan of roundworms with the help of anti-depressants. A collaboration between ...

which includes other free-living and parasitic flatworms as well as segmented roundworms, such as the earthworm. The research was supported in part by the National Institute of Allergy and ...