The dangerous organism, Naegleria fowleri, was detected in about one-third of the samples taken from national parks along the ...

A new study confirms high concentrations of Naegleria fowleri at popular soaking spots across Yellowstone and Grand Teton ...

Brain-eating amoebas have taken up residence in Tucson's water supply as recent tests have shown their presence in 12 wells. While the discovery of the killer amoeba, known as Naegleria fowleri, is ...

A team of environmental and public health scientists is raising concerns about a largely overlooked group of microscopic ...

While many are harmless, some can cause deadly infections and even protect other dangerous microbes. Their ability to survive heat and disinfectants makes them especially hard to control. Scientists ...

In a recent perspective article, researchers explain that free-living amoebae are becoming an emerging global health risk.

Their ability to survive heat and disinfectants makes them especially hard to control. Scientists say improved surveillance ...

Brown, the Donald L. Hall Professor of Biology in MSU’s Department of Biological Sciences, contributed to the study’s genetic analyses and interpretation of evolutionary patterns.

Slime molds are yellow, oozing, amoeba-like organisms often found on decaying logs and in moist areas. They have no neurons ...