No one likes cat poop, and now, unfortunately, no species can seem to escape the icky substance. Toxoplasma gondii or T. gondii is a parasite that causes a disease called toxoplasmosis. The parasite ...

A parasite that is most widely known for its existence in cat feces could be a delivery system for proteins that target neurological disorders, a new study has found. Researchers successfully targeted ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Male fertility is on a decline worldwide—and cat poop might have something to do with it. New research suggests that Toxoplasma ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Brain parasites are something that most people would naturally want to avoid, but maybe they can be used for good. A new study has found that a common brain parasite could be engineered to deliver ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast / Getty If you’re a cat owner, then you’ve probably heard there’s a good chance your feline ...

Toxoplasmosis is a disease that's killing off native animals and marine life, and some experts believe cats may be to blame. Experts at a public forum held at the University of Hawaii Saturday ...

Four southern sea otters observed stranded off the coast of California near Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo between February 2020 and March 2022 were diagnosed with fatal protozoal steatitis and ...

Cats have always been that furry friend that provide a form of stress relief and companionship. But a new study links them to the exact opposite. Researchers from the University of Chicago have found ...