Parasitic worms bury themselves in the brains of moose and elk – a new test can help diagnose these animals to prevent disease spread
By Richard Gerhold, Professor of Parasitology, University of Tennessee
Jessie Richards, PhD Student in Parasitology, University of Tennessee
White-tailed deer host these brain worms, but they don’t actually get the disease, which makes it harder for biologists to monitor its prevalence.
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Friday, September 12, 2025