Fluorescent imaging reveals how a global parasite develops, opening new paths for drug treatment

Phys.org3/6/2026

Summary

Researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine have adapted a fluorescent imaging system to study Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that infects nearly one-third of the global population. This advancement allows for real-time observation of the parasite's growth, potentially paving the way for future drug treatments.

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