Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

Latest From Bill Sullivan, Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Indiana University

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A common parasite could one day deliver drugs to the brain − how scientists are turning ‘Toxoplasma gondii’ from foe into friend

Getting drugs into the brain is a challenge. A new study suggests a brain parasite may be able to help.

August 07, 2024
A common parasite could one day deliver drugs to the brain − how scientists are turning ‘Toxoplasma gondii’ from foe into friend
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Toxoplasma is a common parasite that causes birth defects – but the US doesn’t screen for it during pregnancy

Pregnant people can contract toxoplasmosis, which causes birth defects like blindness and brain defects. The parasite is more common than you might think.

July 10, 2024
Toxoplasma is a common parasite that causes birth defects – but the US doesn’t screen for it during pregnancy
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Summertime can be germy: A microbiologist explains how to avoid getting sick at the barbecue, in the pool or on the trail

Common summer activities can expose you to a host of infectious diseases. But there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself from pathogens ranging from E. coli to T. gondii.

June 11, 2024
Summertime can be germy: A microbiologist explains how to avoid getting sick at the barbecue, in the pool or on the trail

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