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January 2021 PMID 33494777

Behavioral biology of Toxoplasma gondii infection.

Wen Han Tong, Chris Pavey, Ryan O'Handley, Ajai Vyas

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What people are saying

The group shows general agreement on the phenomenon, noting that it's already a well-understood area, while other posts express curiosity about the cause-and-effect relationship, reflecting moderate engagement. Phrases like 'strange stuff' and mentions of behavioral effects demonstrate genuine interest, though depth remains surface-level, indicating moderate overall impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the validity of the research, with some expressing curiosity about the mechanisms involved.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest through comments about the parasite's surprising effects and scientific implications.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Posts mainly share opinions and brief observations without deep analysis or detailed discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

There's a recognition that the research has notable implications for understanding host behavior and parasitic influence.

Abstract in brief

  • Toxoplasma gondii is a parasite that infects many hosts and can be maintained through its life cycle by carnivory and vertical transmission, but it only produces reproductive gametes in cats, which are its primary hosts.
  • The parasite can alter the behavior of infected hosts, such as reducing their fear of cat odors in rodents, which may increase the chances that cats will prey on them and thus complete the parasite's life cycle.
  • The study highlights biological changes in infected hosts and identifies important areas for future research to better understand host-parasite interactions and their broader implications.
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GodGetslastWord♥️
@GodGetslastWord · X

@butt_watermelon You're

Jul 31, 2023 · 1 like · 25,943 followers View post →
Filipe Dantas Torres
@fdantastorres · X

Primers on parasites and vectors: Behavioral biology of Toxoplasma gondii infection Wen Han Tong, Chris Pavey, Ryan O'Handley, and Ajai Vyas @BioMedCentral @SpringerNature https://t.co/owaPX3G49n

Aug 6, 2021 · 1 like · 913 followers View post →
Hardy Weinberg
@lucentbeam12 · X

Well, masih ada teori-teori lain sih apakah itu emang hubungan sebab-akibat infeksi Toxoplasma gondii, atau ada keterkaitan tapi ga berhubungan sebab-akibat https://t.co/JglrAV9PpH

Oct 25, 2024 · 1 like · 761 followers View post →
MyJournals
@myjournals · X

Behavioral biology of Toxoplasma gondii infection https://t.co/rDABqEJbO7

Jan 25, 2021 · 556 followers View post →
Jose
@ahi_hay_alguien · X

@Guiness_Pig @khadijakamala This lack of MHC 2 antigen presentation dampens CD4+ t cell activity, and lets the bug in 'under the radar' to do what it then does which may be along the same lines: T Gondii- https://t.co/X4Y7feLa4C

Jan 2, 2024 · 517 followers View post →
forlotto
@forlotto3 · X

https://t.co/o6oevftYlb This is some strange stuff it attracts mice who are normally afraid of cat urine to cats. And is believed to cause a wide range of problems in humans. It's like a self-fulfilling parasite for people to cause an array of health-based issues. It's crazy how

Sep 25, 2023 · 253 followers View post →

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月福@生活改善の人
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Hardy Weinberg
@lucentbeam12 · X

Well, masih ada teori-teori lain sih apakah itu emang hubungan sebab-akibat infeksi Toxoplasma gondii, atau ada keterkaitan tapi ga berhubungan sebab-akibat https://t.co/JglrAV9PpH

Oct 25, 2024 · 1 like · 761 followers View post →
chimp_actual
@ChimpActual · X

@CheyCab @catladies4kmla It is already a well known phenomenon https://t.co/hvKBbYTP2K

Aug 14, 2024 · 60 followers View post →
Jose
@ahi_hay_alguien · X

@Guiness_Pig @khadijakamala This lack of MHC 2 antigen presentation dampens CD4+ t cell activity, and lets the bug in 'under the radar' to do what it then does which may be along the same lines: T Gondii- https://t.co/X4Y7feLa4C

Jan 2, 2024 · 517 followers View post →
forlotto
@forlotto3 · X

https://t.co/o6oevftYlb This is some strange stuff it attracts mice who are normally afraid of cat urine to cats. And is believed to cause a wide range of problems in humans. It's like a self-fulfilling parasite for people to cause an array of health-based issues. It's crazy how

Sep 25, 2023 · 253 followers View post →
GodGetslastWord♥️
@GodGetslastWord · X

@butt_watermelon You're

Jul 31, 2023 · 1 like · 25,943 followers View post →
Filipe Dantas Torres
@fdantastorres · X

Primers on parasites and vectors: Behavioral biology of Toxoplasma gondii infection Wen Han Tong, Chris Pavey, Ryan O'Handley, and Ajai Vyas @BioMedCentral @SpringerNature https://t.co/owaPX3G49n

Aug 6, 2021 · 1 like · 913 followers View post →
MyJournals
@myjournals · X

Behavioral biology of Toxoplasma gondii infection https://t.co/rDABqEJbO7

Jan 25, 2021 · 556 followers View post →