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a Taenia solium parasite, a human brain, and lines that represent an electroencephalogram (EEG) recording.
How a Parasite Excites the Brain
Tapeworm larvae may cause seizures by releasing excitatory amino acids into the brain.
How a Parasite Excites the Brain
How a Parasite Excites the Brain

Tapeworm larvae may cause seizures by releasing excitatory amino acids into the brain.

Tapeworm larvae may cause seizures by releasing excitatory amino acids into the brain.

parasitic worms, neuroscience

Colorized scanning electron micrograph of Salmonella bacteria in intestinal tissue
Gut Infections Help Shield Intestinal Neurons from Future Damage
Annie Melchor | Nov 19, 2021 | 4 min read
In mice, a kind of immune memory appears to protect the cells against future harm, a finding that could provide insight into treatments for irritable bowel syndrome and other inflammatory digestive conditions.
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