Latent Toxoplasmosis Effects on Rodents and Humans: How Much is Real and How Much is Media Hype?

Hannah J Johnson, Anita A Koshy

March 2020 mBio

Synopsis of Social media discussions

Several discussions emphasize that the publication confirms or clarifies known information, with remarks like 'confirms my priors,' indicating a straightforward acceptance of the findings. The tone remains neutral and informative, focusing on validating existing beliefs and providing scientific clarity, which together suggest moderate but meaningful engagement with the research.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions express alignment with the idea that the research clarifies media hype versus reality regarding Toxoplasma effects.

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Interest
 Moderate level of interest

The discussions show moderate interest, mainly focusing on the publication's relevance and confirmation of prior beliefs.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Participants engage by sharing links, referencing their own prior knowledge, and discussing implications, indicating a moderate level of active engagement.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The conversations suggest the article reinforces existing perceptions about the parasite’s influence, potentially shaping opinions in the scientific community and laypersons.

Social Mentions

YouTube

1 Videos

Twitter

7 Posts

News

3 Articles

Reddit

4 Posts

Metrics

Video Views

279

Total Likes

53

Extended Reach

123,271

Social Features

15

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  • Ben Augustine
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    @FattebertJ Found a paper that confirms my priors
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Abstract Synopsis

  • Latent Toxoplasmosis is caused by a parasite that can infect many hosts, including humans and rodents, often settling in the brain and potentially affecting behavior and brain health.
  • The research is exploring whether this long-term infection influences behavior or contributes to neurodegenerative diseases, but there is debate about how much of these effects are real versus media hype.
  • The study aims to review the existing data and theories on how Toxoplasma might alter host behavior and brain function, highlighting both supporting evidence and skepticism.]