A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders reveals a potential link between the presence of antibodies for the parasite Toxoplasma gondii and an increased risk of developing ...

A new study shows big increases in pathogen exposure since late 1980s, potentially adding more stress for polar bears in a ...

Contrary to what occurs in Brazil, the use of horse meat for human consumption is a common practice in European and Asian countries, creating a global market and raising concern regarding the ...

Toxoplasma gondii is a microscopic parasite that infects warm-blooded animals, including humans. It is highly prevalent ...

Researchers found that Toxoplasma gondii increased the host cell’s metabolic activity, offering insights into potential ...

Can a common parasite help treat Alzheimer’s? Scientists say Toxoplasma gondii may open pathways to brain therapies for ...

The University of Melbourne's expert elicitation process attributed illness from eight pathogens—non-typhoidal Salmonella, ...

1 But some pathogens have evolved mechanisms to sneak past these defenses. Perhaps the most successful invader is Toxoplasma gondii, a single-celled parasite that establishes chronic infections within ...

Researchers have long studied animal communities near such hydrothermal vents. Many thought only microbes and ...

Increased exposure to certain pathogens can be traced back to the bears’ diets, which include seals as well as birds, eggs, seaweed, and carrion. This implies that polar bears aren’t the only Arctic ...

From spines on neurons to pollen on an insect’s eye, the winners of Nikon’s Small World photo contest offer a kaleidoscopic glimpse into a tiny world.