Here's how 'parasite' went from a laughing matter to a serious biological threat - Peer2Peer

Here's how 'parasite' went from a laughing matter to a serious biological threat

Jul 30, 2026

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)

https://www.npr.org/2026/07/30/nx-s1-5909222/parasite-cyclospora-outbreak-odyssey-nolan

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