About one-third of humanity possesses a parasite concealed in the brain. Long perceived as inactive, it has recently been ...

A parasite that lives permanently in the brains of millions may not be as uniformly dormant as scientists once thought.

A common parasite long thought to lie dormant is actually much more active and complex. Researchers found that Toxoplasma ...

Brain parasite cysts contain multiple active forms, not dormant cells, explaining treatment resistance and reactivation patterns.

People typically become infected with toxoplasmosis by eating undercooked meat or through contact with contaminated soil or cat feces. Once inside the body, the parasite is known for its ability to ...

A University of California, Riverside team of scientists has found that Toxoplasma gondii , a common parasite affecting up to one-third of the global population, is far more complex than previously ...

Bill Sullivan receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. I am a microbiologist, and my lab studies Toxoplasma. This new study bolsters emerging findings that underscore the importance of ...