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Study Reveals Toxoplasma’s Alarming Impact on Brain Function

6/24/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of California Riverside uncovers how the parasite Toxoplasma gondii wreaks havoc on brain function by impairing neuronal communication. Infected neurons struggle to produce vital extracellular vesicles, which disrupts astrocyte gene expression and may trigger neurological problems. With its widespread prevalence, grasping T. gondii's effects is crucial for safeguarding at-risk communities.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of California Riverside uncovers how the parasite Toxoplasma gondii wreaks havoc on brain function by impairing neuronal communication. Infected neurons struggle to produce vital extracellular vesicles, which disrupts astrocyte gene expression and may trigger neurological problems. With its widespread prevalence, grasping T. gondii's effects is crucial for safeguarding at-risk communities.