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Cat poo parasites could cure disorders like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s | Engineered Toxoplasma gondii successfully delivered therapeutic proteins to brain cells, marking a significant breakthrough in overcoming the blood-brain barrier.
A new study reveals that an engineered strain of Toxoplasma gondii could help formulate new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders.
This new technique addresses the longstanding difficulty of targeting disease-affected brain cells, which is crucial for treating disorders like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Rett Syndrome. In the press release, Professor Oded Rechavi from Tel Aviv University commented on the innovative nature of the research, saying, “Evolution already ‘invented’ organisms that can manipulate our brains, I think that instead of re-inventing the wheel, we could learn from them and use their abilities.” For our work to become a treatment reality it will require many more years of careful research and development to enhance efficiency and improve safety,” Sheiner added in the press release.
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