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 ...

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

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 ...

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.

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 ...

The research, published in Nature Microbiology used parasite Toxoplasma gondii to pass through the difficult-to-cross blood-brain barrier in mice. Human trials are a long way off, but it's ...

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

Question: Lately on my weekly walks at Magic Island, I’ve noticed many mongooses feeding on cat food left by well- meaning ...