Research Articles
The Case of the Misdirected Molecule: A Scientific Detective Story
Discover how scientists uncovered that the potent Toxoplasma growth inhibitor QQ-437 doesn't bind to its predicted target, Adaptin3β, in this scientific detective story.
The Parasite's Hidden Toolkit: Unraveling the Mystery of Toxoplasma's Calcium-Binding Proteins
Exploring the surprising findings from deleting Toxoplasma gondii's calcium-binding EGF domain-containing proteins and their unexpected lack of effect on parasite virulence.
Harnessing a Parasite's Secretory System: How Scientists Are Repurposing Toxoplasma gondii for Revolutionary Therapies
Discover how scientists are engineering Toxoplasma gondii's secretory pathway to deliver therapeutic proteins across the blood-brain barrier for neurological disease treatment.
A Trojan Horse for a Brain Parasite: How Disarming a "Sugar Engine" Could Lead to a Powerful Vaccine
Discover how scientists are developing a groundbreaking vaccine against Toxoplasma gondii by targeting its sugar metabolism, offering protection against both acute and chronic infections.
The Silent Parasite & The Drug Duo: A Scientific Detective Story
Exploring the synergistic effects of azithromycin and pyrimethamine in treating Toxoplasma gondii infection through experimental research
The Silent Guest: Protecting Your Unborn Baby with a DNA Detective
Learn how molecular diagnosis using PCR technology helps detect Toxoplasma gondii in pregnant women, protecting unborn babies from congenital toxoplasmosis.
Unlocking a Parasite's Secret Identity: How Scientists Track Toxoplasma's Dangerous Transformation
Discover how real-time RT-PCR technology tracks Toxoplasma gondii's stage conversion through SAG1 and BAG1 gene expression in immunosuppressed mice.
The Invisible Threat: How a Simple Blood Test Reveals Toxoplasma in Venezuela's Big Cats
Discover how Venezuelan researchers use the Indirect Hemagglutination Test to detect Toxoplasma gondii in wild felids like jaguars and pumas.
The Silent Hitchhiker: How a Common Parasite Poses Extra Risks for Cancer Patients in China
Research on Toxoplasma gondii infection in cancer patients in Anhui Province, China, revealing genetic characteristics and health risks.
The Silent Sentinel: How Your Gut's Frontline Defenders Detect Toxoplasma Invasion
Discover how intestinal epithelial cells detect and respond to Toxoplasma gondii invasion, triggering immune defenses that shape the course of infection.