Scientists have long debated whether human body lice might have helped drive the rapid spread of the bacteria responsible for ...

According to legend, King Solomon wore a ring that was engraved with the words Gam zeh ya’avor– “this too shall pass”. When ...

It appears that its’ underlying purpose is to transform the home into an altar, for the members of the household to serve, at ...

Fluorescent image of a human body louse with Yersinia pestis infection (orange/red) in the Pawlowsky glands. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases ...

However, body lice may have been just as responsible for spreading the plague as rats and fleas, a recent study suggests. A lab study suggests that human body lice are more efficient at ...