PolicyTuesday, September 15, 2026ScienceDaily
The U.S. Eradicated this flesh-eating parasite. Now it’s back
The New World screwworm, a dangerous flesh-eating parasite, has reemerged in the United States, posing risks to livestock, wildlife, pets, and possibly humans as its range expands. A new tracking system developed by UC San Diego is being implemented to monitor and mitigate this threat effectively.
