Toxoplasma gondii is a microscopic parasite that can ... particularly in South America and the Caribbean. They rarely infect humans, preferring livestock and other animals where open wounds ...

Researchers have shown how genetic defects in Toxoplasma gondii are rescued if co-infected with normal parasites, thanks to supportive secreted proteins. The study is published in eLife, and ...

Humans, wildlife and domestic animals are often intimately ... undercooked meat), we aim to determine how toxoplasmosis – through its potential influence on personality constructs – associates with ...

Our research focus is to elucidate molecular mechanisms regulating cellular immune responses using the opportunistic pathogen Toxoplasma gondii. Proper immune system function is paramount for human ...