Now imagine learning that these devastating conditions could have been prevented if you took a simple test for the common parasite Toxoplasma gondii. Toxoplasma can be picked up anywhere an ...

Toxoplasmosis is a common infection from the microscopic parasite Toxoplasma gondii. It appears in many species of animals, but cats are the most common that transmit the parasite to humans.

Our research focus is to elucidate molecular mechanisms regulating cellular immune responses using the opportunistic pathogen Toxoplasma gondii. Proper immune system function is paramount for human ...