parasite
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In one striking case, a ground squirrel bone from Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania, dated to about 1.8 million years ago, showed evidence of infection by the parasite that causes sleeping sickness in humans.
From Science Daily
Scientists studying ancient sewer drains at the Roman fort of Vindolanda, located near Hadrian's Wall, have uncovered evidence that the people living there were infected with three different intestinal parasites: roundworm, whipworm, and Giardia duodenalis.
From Science Daily
A ban on imported cattle was implemented to stem the migration of a flesh-eating parasite.
Independent masters articulated grievances through “producerism”—the belief that labor created all value and merchants were parasites.
Food and Agriculture Organization as part of broader budget reductions has compounded the crisis, undermining efforts to combat the parasite.
From Los Angeles Times
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