SciShow
4 Parasites Too Creepy to Exist
Warning! This episode is a little gross… Between 1/3 and 1/2 of all life on earth is parasitic - and here are 4 of the creepiest parasites we know about.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How brain parasites change their host's behavior - Jaap de Roode
The biggest challenge in a parasite's life is to move from one host to another. Intriguingly, many parasites have evolved the ability to manipulate the behavior of their hosts to improve their own survival -- sometimes even by direct...
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Brood Parasites
What if you could just drop your kids off at someone else’s place and let them have the responsibility? Well, there are some animals that do just that. They’re called brood parasites, and they lay their eggs in other animals’ nests and...
SciShow
Brood Parasites
What if you could just drop your kids off at someone else’s place and let them have the responsibility? Well, there are some animals that do just that. They’re called brood parasites, and they lay their eggs in other animals’ nests and...
SciShow
This Parasite Needs To Ruin Three Lives
Why do so many parasites, especially helminths aka flatworms, jump around as many as THREE hosts to complete their life cycle? Why isn't one host good enough for them? We'll find out why parasites evolve complex life cycles that don't...
SciShow
6 of the Oldest Parasites Ever Found
Where there's life, there's other life looking for a free ride. Here are six of the world's oldest parasites.
SciShow
Parasites Are Good, Actually
Parasites give most of us the heebie-jeebies. But new research shows they're pretty dang important for ecosystems, and climate change is putting them in danger. So here's some of the reasons you should care about those guys!
SciShow
Why You Might Want Parasitic Worms
Some doctors have actually found a connection between having parasitic worms and not having immune system problems like allergies or arthritis.
SciShow
How Mind-Controlling Parasites Teach Us About Brains
Some parasites can hijack the brains of their victims and cause them to behave in strange ways, but how they do it, and do we humans need to be worried?
SciShow
Mindcontrolling Parasites
Hank introduces us to some freaky parasites that use mind control to hijack the brains of their hosts.
SciShow
Toxoplasmosis: How Parasites in Your Cat Can Infect Your Brain
"Crazy cat lady" stereotypes or not, there could be some actual psychological risks from hanging around so many kitties if just one of them is harboring the parasite Toxoplasma gondii.
TED Talks
TED: Zombie roaches and other parasite tales | Ed Yong
In this fascinating, hilarious and ever-so-slightly creepy talk, science writer Ed Yong tells the story of his favorite parasites -- animals and organisms that live on the bodies (and brains!) of other organisms, causing them to do their...
SciShow
6 Parasites That Live INSIDE Cells
When you think "parasite," you might think of leeches or some nasty tape worm, but there are some that can live inside your very own cells. Chapters Plasmodium 0:56 Rickettsia 2:49 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER 2:59 Legionella 4:09...
SciShow
6 Parasites That Live INSIDE Cells
When you think "parasite," you might think of leeches or some nasty tape worm, but there are some that can live inside your very own cells.
SciShow
Mind-controlling Parasites!
Hank introduces us to some freaky parasites that use mind control to hijack the brains of their hosts.
Brave Wilderness
Removing a Face Parasite!
If you don’t already have a skincare routine, it might be time to pick one up, because once you see this… you can’t unsee it. This week, Mark and Dr. Hunter Hines, a Microbial Ecologist, are getting face-to-face with face parasites....
Curated Video
Parasites And Hosts
Let's learn all about parasites. Parasites are organisms that live on or in other organisms! This is known as the host organism. The relationship can be mutually beneficial - so is good for both species. Or it can have a negative impact...
Curated Video
Thinking like a parasite
Ever thought about how the world looks out of a parasite's perspective? This fun video takes you on that journey!
SciShow
Why Some Parasites Are Actually GOOD (And Which Can Kill You)
When we think parasites, we often think of illness, disease, and discomfort. But did you know some of them can actually be helpful? Join Stefan Chin and learn all about them in a fun SciShow compilation all about the world of parasites!
SciShow
Broods, Brains, and Blood: Where Won’t Parasites Go? | Compilation
Parasites. They’re all around us, from birds’ nests to litter boxes to our brains, and while plenty of them are harmful to the health of animals like us, some of them can actually be good!
SciShow
This Parasitic Plant Stole Over 100 Genes From Other Plants | SciShow News
Plants may not seem like they live the most exciting lives, but two new papers published this week point to different types of plants that are actually very cunning and manipulative. One, the parasitic dodder, steals both nutrients and...
SciShow
This Parasitic Plant Stole Over 100 Genes From Other Plants | SciShow News
Plants may not seem like they live the most exciting lives, but two new papers published this week point to different types of plants that are actually very cunning and manipulative. One, the parasitic dodder, steals both nutrients and...
Curated Video
How Our Deadliest Parasite Turned To The Dark Side
Around 10,000 years ago, somewhere in Africa, a microscopic parasite made a huge leap. With a little help from a mosquito, it left its animal host - probably a gorilla - and found its way to a new host: us.
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