Here's how 'parasite' went from a laughing matter to a serious biological threat
First publishedJul 30, 09:00 UTC
Last updatedJul 30, 12:57 UTC · 7m ago
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Odysseus did not face the parasite Cyclospora in his 10-year journey home. But the word "parasite" originated as a popular character trope in Greek literature.(Image credit: Brandon Bell)
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- Odysseus did not face the parasite Cyclospora in his 10-year journey home. But the word "parasite" originated as a popular character trope in Greek literature.(Image credit: Brandon Bell)
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Here's how 'parasite' went from a laughing matter to a serious biological threat
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