TED-ED: How brain parasites change their host's behavior - Jaap de Roode

The video explores various parasites that manipulate their hosts' behavior to ensure their survival and reproduction. Examples include the Gordian worm, rabies virus, Ophiocordyceps fungus, Plasmodium causing malaria, and Toxoplasma. Each parasite uses unique methods to alter host behavior, such as brain hijacking, increasing aggression, or changing chemical levels. These strategies highlight the complex interactions between parasites and their hosts, raising questions about the extent of parasite influence on behavior.

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