Up to 30% of Americans May Be Silent Carriers of a Brain-Disrupting Parasite
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Brighter Side of News
Nearly one-third of Americans are infected with Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that silently alters brain function by disrupting neuron-astrocyte communication through changes in extracellular vesicles, potentially increasing risks for neurological disorders and offering new avenues for detection and treatment.