Scientists Gene Hack Parasite to Deliver Drugs to BrainScientists engineered Toxoplasma gondii to act as a carrier for therapeutic proteins, potentially treating neurological disorders by bypassing the blood-brain barrier.
Engineered brain parasite ferries useful proteins into neuronsA parasite found in cat feces or undercooked meat can potentially deliver therapeutic proteins to the brain.
Scientists Gene Hack Parasite to Deliver Drugs to BrainScientists engineered Toxoplasma gondii to act as a carrier for therapeutic proteins, potentially treating neurological disorders by bypassing the blood-brain barrier.
Engineered brain parasite ferries useful proteins into neuronsA parasite found in cat feces or undercooked meat can potentially deliver therapeutic proteins to the brain.
Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite, could someday deliver drugs to the brainResearchers are exploring the use of parasites like Toxoplasma gondii to deliver therapeutic proteins into the brain for treating neurological conditions.