UnsplashAccording to a new study, the toxins found in cat poo could actually be key to treating Alzheimer’s and other neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease. For this research, scientists used an engineered form of Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite found in cat poo, to deliver proteins to the brain in mice. Most neurological disorders are linked in some way to protein dysfunction, meaning that this pioneering breakthrough could lead to tackling this dysfunction in a way that hasn’t previously been possible. Thankfully, the parasite successfully produced and delivered the protein to the target cell location, offering a promising future for the treatment of neurological disorders. “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.”

Source: Huffington Post August 04, 2024 16:37 UTC