Mind-controlling Parasites!

Mind-controlling Parasites!

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Science

11th Grade - University

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The video explores how certain parasites manipulate the brains of their hosts to complete their life cycles. It discusses the green banded brood sac, which uses snails to reach birds, and hair worms that drive grasshoppers to water. Toxoplasma Gondii alters rat behavior to reach cats and may affect human brain chemistry, potentially linking to schizophrenia.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What evidence is there to suggest a link between Toxoplasma gondii and schizophrenia in humans?

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Discuss the implications of parasites manipulating the behavior of their hosts.

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