Thrill seekers: how parasites change host behaviour

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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Journal
Veterinary Record
Published
2026-01-02
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70272
Primary Topic
Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
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Thrill seekers: how parasites change host behaviour

Josh Loeb
Veterinary Record
Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
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Thrill seekers: how parasites change host behaviour

Josh Loeb
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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.

Veterinary RecordVol. 198(1)
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Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
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