Cat parasite Toxoplasma tricked to grow in a dish
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In this episode:
00:48 A new way to grow a tricky parasite in the lab
Toxoplasma gondii, the parasite that causes the zoonotic disease toxoplasmosis, has a complex, multi-stage life cycle. Some of these stages will only grow in the intestines of cats, making it difficult to study. Now, a team has found a way to grow one of these stages in vitro for the first time, which they hope will help researchers learn more about this parasite, estimated to have infected around 30% of the world\\u2019s population.
Research Article: Antunes et al.
08:50 Research Highlights
The tiny VR goggles designed for mice, and how a squirt of water could give coffee a bigger kick.
Research Highlight: Wee VR googles give mice a true immersive experience
Research Highlight: Why coffee particles clump and make a mess during grinding
11:25 Briefing Chat
Genetic searches reveal a potential super-sized protein, and the rise of \\u2018non-stop\\u2019 authors who publish a science paper every five days
Nature News: The world\\u2019s largest proteins? These mega-molecules turn bacteria into predators
Nature News: Surge in number of \\u2018extremely productive\\u2019 authors concerns scientists
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