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Invasion Of The Mind-Controlling Zombie Parasites

<p><em>Toxoplasma gondii</em> is a parasite, seen here in brain tissue, that can alter the behavior of the host. It can make rodents attracted to cats, leaving them vulnerable to getting eaten.</p> (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Toxoplasma gondii is a parasite, seen here in brain tissue, that can alter the behavior of the host. It can make rodents attracted to cats, leaving them vulnerable to getting eaten.

(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

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