A new study has pioneered the use of the parasite Toxoplasma gondii to inject therapeutic proteins into brain cells, offering a potential way to treat neurological conditions limited by the brain's selectivity in drug absorption.
Utilizing microbes as medicine goes back centuries, with historical practices like inoculation paving the way for modern vaccines that have significantly impacted disease prevention and treatment.
Viruses, bacteria, and parasites have evolved mechanisms to penetrate organs like the brain, opening up possibilities for leveraging these adaptations to deliver drugs effectively in conditions like gene therapy and gut infections.
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