Tags: Toxoplasma gondii

Owning a Cat Can Make a Person More Susceptible to Schizophrenia, Study Reveals

MEDICINE & HEALTH 04.17.2024 05:33 AM

In a new study, experts found that people who owned cats before age 25 were about twice as likely to develop schizophrenia. Find out more about it in this article.

Parasite Spread by Cats That Kills Otters Is Also a Potential Threat to Humans, Other Animals

03.23.2023 10:40 AM

An unusual strain of a common parasite spread by cats is raising concern as it poses a health risk to humans. Read for more details.

Toxoplasmosis: Humans Infected With Brain-Hijacking Toxoplasma Gondii Parasites More Attractive and Look Healthier

05.18.2022 06:31 AM

Toxoplasma gondii parasites may have caused changes in phenotypic characteristics to make those infected more attractive. Read on to know more about toxoplasmosis.

Eyes Could Hold the Clue of Toxoplasma in Humans: Here's How This Parasitic Infection Can Be Detected

05.12.2022 05:03 AM

Toxoplasma gondii is the most successful parasite in the world and many have it but are not aware that they do. Read on to learn how the eyes could hold the clue if a person has toxoplasmosis.

Researchers Discover Parasite in Cat Poop, Linked to Higher Risk of Brain Cancer

01.12.2021 21:54 PM

A new study suggested that the parasite called "Toxoplasma gondii," which duplicates in cats and most frequently spreads through humans by means of raw meat, may increase the danger of having brain cancer in humans.

New Study Associates Parasite With Various Neuropsychiatric and Behavioral Conditions

10.01.2020 23:43 PM

The parasite Toxoplasma gondii has previously been associated with a congenital condition affecting those with weak immune systems. A new study reveals that the parasite is associated with many more neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and schizophrenia.

Toxoplasma Parasite Might Alter Behavior

12.10.2015 00:04 AM

Scientists discovered how Toxoplasma gondii 'hijacks' a person's brain and might change his/her behavior.

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