Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Thrill seekers: how parasites change host behaviour.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary record
- Year:
- 2026
- Authors:
- Loeb, Josh
Abstract
Josh Loeb reports on a new study that found that rats infected with Toxoplasma gondii are less risk averse, making them more likely to fall prey to cats.
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