New research shows how a brain parasite can manipulate rodent fear responses for the parasite’s own benefit. The single-celled parasite Toxoplasma gondii makes infected rodents more likely to spend time near cat odors.
New research shows how a brain parasite can manipulate rodent fear responses for the parasite’s own benefit. The single-celled parasite Toxoplasma gondii makes infected rodents more likely to spend time near cat odors.