A study sheds new light on how Toxoplasma gondii parasites make the proteins they need to enter a dormant stage that allows them to escape drug treatment. A study by Indiana University School of ...

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 ...

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

Citation: Toxoplasma gondii parasite uses unconventional method to make proteins for evasion of drug treatment, research reveals (2024, December 10) retrieved 7 January 2025 from https://phys.org ...

Toxoplasma cysts have been linked to behavior changes and neurological disorders like schizophrenia. They can also reactivate when the immune system is weakened, causing life-threatening organ damage.