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A Brain Parasite Infecting Millions Is Far Less Sleepy Than We Thought
A parasite that lives permanently in the brains of millions may not be as uniformly dormant as scientists once thought.
Brain parasite cysts contain multiple active forms, not dormant cells, explaining treatment resistance and reactivation patterns.
The study, published Jan. 24 in the journal Nature Communications, found that Toxoplasma gondii hides inside the body in far ...
A University of California, Riverside team of scientists has found that Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite affecting up to ...
People typically become infected with toxoplasmosis by eating undercooked meat or through contact with contaminated soil or cat feces. Once inside the body, the parasite is known for its ability to ...
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The brain parasite infecting millions is way more active than we thought
A microscopic parasite that quietly settles into the brain of humans and animals is not nearly as quiet as scientists once ...
A common parasite long thought to lie dormant is actually much more active and complex. Researchers found that Toxoplasma ...
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