Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Infection with common cat-borne parasite associated with frailty in older adults

A new study of 601 older adults found that those with higher serointensity -- or a higher concentration of antibiodies -- to the cat-borne parasite Toxoplasma gondii are more likely to show signs of frailty, including exhaustion, loss of muscle mass and other indications of declining health. T. Gondii has previously been associated with risk-taking behavior and mental illness.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/0pcIVbU

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Scientists rediscover lost Megalodon fossils—and reveal a 79-foot giant

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