UC Riverside study on how Toxoplasma gondii manipulates brain cells lays groundwork for future clinical research and ...

Discovery that the world’s most successful parasite can ‘decapitate’ sperm offers a new path to understanding rising ...

In a surprising twist that sounds more like science fiction than medical breakthrough, researchers have discovered that ...

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

Instead, opt for low-mercury alternatives like salmon, sardines, anchovies, and shrimp, which provide essential nutrients ...

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

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.

Mindy Weisberger's new book details the crafty worms, fungi, and other parasites that have learned to mind-control their ...

An assortment of research across clinical and basic science fields was on full display at this year’s UB Resident and Fellow Research Day, which took place May 30 in the Jacobs School of Medicine and ...

New data shows 80 of UK sheep farms exposed to toxoplasma. Learn how farmers can act to protect flocks and avoid major reproductive losses.

Clay soils gain 23% better drainage capacity when amended with composted cellulose litter, while sandy soils improve water ...

Why dementia happens is a complicated question with answers embedded in genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors. Increasingly, scientists are finding that infections—particularly viral infections ...