Biology
The 'mind control' parasite spreads to Hawaii
The researchers first discovered the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, which is capable of controlling mouse behavior, on the island of Oahu in Hawaii.
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Biology
Detecting parasites that cause
Recently, scientists from Charles University in Prague (Czech) found that men infected with toxoplasmosis parasites were more likely to be sexually abusive, love and aff…
Biology
This creature may be responsible for 30% of the world population being angry all day
A type of parasite in the brain can make you unable to control your anger, as always as if you want to explode.
Biology
Mice no longer fear cats when infected with parasites
US scientists say mice can no longer fear cats if infected with a parasite.
Biology
Watch out for deadly parasite infections from cats
The parasite Toxoplasma gondii not only resides on cats but also lives on any warm-blooded animal. People may be infected with T. gondii parasites when exposed to cat fe…
Medicine - Health
Cat feces cure cancer
Research by American scientists at Dartmounth Institute in Hanover, New Hampshire, suggests the prospect of making vaccines against cancer from a parasite found in cat f…
Medicine - Health
Produces quick diagnostic rods for parasitic diseases
Associate Professor-Doctor Dinh Thi Bich Lan, Institute of Natural Resources, Environment and Biotechnology, Hue University and co-authors have both researched and produ…