If you've handled cat litter or eaten raw meat or unwashed produce, there’s a chance you might have a permanent toxoplasmosis ...

Male fertility is on a decline worldwide—and cat poop might have something to do with it. New research suggests that ...

FERTILITY rates appear to have been declining in both men and women globally – and a common parasite may be a potential cause ...

Accumulating evidence suggests that a common single-celled parasite called Toxoplasma gondii may also be a contributor: An April 2025 study showed for the first time that “human sperm lose their ...

This new study bolsters emerging findings that underscore the importance of preventing this parasitic infection. The many ways you can get toxoplasmosis Infected cats defecate Toxoplasma eggs into ...

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INDIANAPOLIS — A study by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers sheds new light on how Toxoplasma gondii parasites make the proteins they need to enter a dormant stage that allows ...

Toxoplasmosis is a common infection from the microscopic parasite Toxoplasma gondii. It appears in many species of animals, but cats are the most common that transmit the parasite to humans.

Is cat ownership both a trope of a childless woman and an actual cause for fewer children being born? Studies show that a ...

Otago University researchers estimate 40,000 people are affected by ocular toxoplasmosis, but lack of funding is hampering efforts to develop new treatments.

Male fertility rates have been plummeting over the past half-century. An analysis from 1992 noted a steady decrease in sperm counts and quality since the 1940s.      A more recent study found that ...