Why are scientists calling for urgent action on amoebas?
Scientists are calling for urgent action on free-living amoebas—a little-known group of microbes that could pose a growing global health threat. Here's what you need to know.
Feb 4, 2026
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Eukaryota: News and Research on Amoebozoa
MeSH tree: B01.046
Fancy dress contact lenses can cause infections, ulcers, even blindness—how to keep your eyes safe this Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, thousands will be shopping for fancy dress contact lenses to go with their costume. The appeal is clear, as their endless colors and shapes allow you to radically change how you look—who ...
Oct 23, 2025
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India health alert after 'brain-eating' amoeba rise
India has issued a health alert after infections and deaths caused by a rare water-borne "brain-eating" amoeba doubled compared to last year in the southern state of Kerala.
Sep 18, 2025
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A rare 'brain-eating amoeba' has been detected in Queensland water. Is tap water safe?
One of the world's most dangerous water-borne microorganisms, commonly called a "brain-eating amoeba," has recently been detected in two drinking water supplies in southwest Queensland.
Aug 17, 2025
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What to know about the brain-eating amoeba that killed a child swimming in a lake
A 12-year-old boy died from a brain-eating amoeba two weeks after a holiday weekend on a popular South Carolina lake.
Jul 29, 2025
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Boy dies from brain-eating amoeba after swimming in South Carolina lake
A 12-year-old South Carolina boy has died after being infected by a rare, brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater, his family's lawyer said.
Jul 28, 2025
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Texas woman dies after using tap water in sinus rinse
A Texas woman has died after using tap water in a sinus rinse, leading to a rare but often fatal brain infection, health officials report.
Jun 10, 2025
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A deadly brain-eating amoeba lurks in freshwater swimming holes—here's what you need to know
On hot summer days, hitting the beach is a great way to have fun and cool off. But if you're not near the salty ocean, you might opt for swimming in a freshwater stream, river, lake or pool.
Jan 14, 2025
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Gut microbe could hold key to help people benefit from healthy foods
In an analysis of more than 50,000 individuals from around the world, carriers of gut Blastocystis, a single-celled organism that has been labeled either a parasite or harmless organism but is commonly found in the digestive ...
Jul 8, 2024
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Protect your eyes from summer's dangers
Summertime is primetime for the great outdoors, but that can mean new hazards for your eyes, one expert warned.
Jun 17, 2024
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