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Friday 7 December 2012

How common 'cat parasite' gets into human brain and influences human behavior

Toxoplasma is a common 'cat parasite', and has previously been in the spotlight owing to its observed effect on risk-taking and other human behaviours. To some extent, it has also been associated with mental illness. A study led by researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden now demonstrates for the first time how the parasite enters the brain to influence its host.

Read more in ScienceDaily : How common 'cat parasite' gets into human brain and influences human behavior

1 comment:

  1. Well that sounds scary... my cat is looking at me as I type...

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