Sneaky parasite evades the human immune system by stripping cells and wearing them as a disguise 🦠👗 | Entamoeba histolytica, has developed a very intriguing way to do this. It rips pieces off human cells and steals the proteins to wear them as a disguise.
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Trends in Parasitology
Work with me here: variations in genome content and emerging genetic tools in Entamoeba histolytica
Entamoeba histolytica is the causative agent of amoebiasis, a significant source of
morbidity and mortality in developing nations. Despite this, E. histolytica is understudied,
leading to few treatment options and a poor understanding of pathogenesis. Genetic…
morbidity and mortality in developing nations. Despite this, E. histolytica is understudied,
leading to few treatment options and a poor understanding of pathogenesis. Genetic…
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The brain parasite, Toxoplasma gondii 🧠, can significantly disrupt brain function, even when it infects only a small number of neurons 🦠, finds murine study. 10–30% of Americans are infected with it, often without knowing it. It is typically contracted through undercooked meat 🍖 or exposure to cat feces 🐾.
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University of California, Riverside
How a common brain parasite disrupts neural communication
UC Riverside study on how Toxoplasma gondii manipulates brain cells lays groundwork for future clinical research and therapies
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This Cat Parasite Infects Billions of People. Scientists Say We’ve Been Underestimating It | Toxoplasma gondii, a.k.a. toxo, is a major cause of vision loss and other serious complications, and it may even alter people's behavior.
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Gizmodo
This Cat Parasite Infects Billions of People. Scientists Say We've Been Underestimating It
Toxoplasma gondii, a.k.a. toxo, is a major cause of vision loss and other serious complications, and it may even alter people's behavior.
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