How Mind-Controlling Parasites Teach Us About Brains

The video explores neuroparasitology, focusing on how parasites like the Lancet liver fluke, fungi, hair worms, and wasps manipulate their hosts' behavior. It discusses the lifecycle of these parasites and their methods of control, including altering gene expression and using immune responses. The video also touches on potential implications for humans, particularly with Toxoplasma gondii, and how understanding these mechanisms can advance neuroscience and mental health research.

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