This Week in Parasitism

TWiP #12 - Toxoplasma gondii

Jun 18, 2010
Vincent and Dickson discuss Toxoplasma gondii, a successful parasite. They explore its transmission from cats to wildlife, behavioral changes in hosts, and survival tactics. The podcast also covers the potential risks of mosquitoes as bioterrorism weapons and engaging listener feedback. Additionally, they touch on plant parasites, immigration healthcare challenges, and highlights of the World Science Festival.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Global Clinical Burden of Plasmodium Falcipramalaria
02:06 • 18min
3
Understanding Toxoplasma gondii Transmission in Wildlife
19:42 • 14min
4
Parasite-induced Behavioral Changes and Transmission Cycle
33:45 • 9min
5
Unveiling Toxoplasma's Unique Survival Tactics
43:11 • 12min
6
Unveiling the Intricacies of Toxoplasma parasitism
55:05 • 13min
7
Mosquitoes as Bioterrorism Weapons
01:08:07 • 5min
8
Engaging Listener Feedback and Anecdotes
01:13:31 • 3min
9
Exploring the World of Plant Parasites
01:16:08 • 2min
10
Immigration, Healthcare, and Disease Control
01:17:58 • 9min
11
Exploring the World Science Festival and Stephen Hawking's Tribute
01:26:37 • 2min
12
Exploring Time, Gravity, and Singularity
01:28:54 • 8min