Toxoplasma (cat-poo parasite) hypnotizes rats by making them horny for cat pee
Toxoplasma (cat-poo parasite) hypnotizes rats by making them horny for cat pee
Fascinating stuff on neurobiology and how the Toxo parasite rewires the fear center and sexual reward pathway in rat brains. Interesting connections to the human side of Toxo infections as well.
The video is great, but nearly 30 minutes long- make sure you have time!