Animal world
New research on the relationship between cat ownership and schizophrenia
Science Alert published a recent study showing that people who keep cats as pets are twice as likely to develop disorders related to schizophrenia.
Parasite Toxoplasma
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Articles about Parasite Toxoplasma
6 published items.
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.
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
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…
