Brain chemistry altered by T. gondii

摘要

Brain parasite Toxoplasma gondii directly alters the brain chemistry by affecting dopamine levels say researchers, who believe their work could shed light on treating neurological conditions like schizophrenia, ADHD and Parkinson's disease. Researchers from the Univer- sity of Leeds have shown for the first time that T, gondii found in the brain of mammals can affect dopamine levels. It causes the production and release of many rimes the normal amount of dopamine-a natural neurotransmitter — in infected brain cells.