Here's how 'parasite' went from a laughing matter to a serious biological threat
Odysseus did not face the parasite <em>Cyclospora</em> in his 10-year journey home. But the word "parasite" originated as a popular character trope in Greek literature.
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.
This article was originally published at: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/30/nx-s1-5909222/parasite-cyc...