Fluorescent imaging reveals how a global parasite develops, opening new paths for drug treatment
Phys.org
March 6, 2026
It infects nearly one-third of the global population, yet its microscopic size makes the parasite difficult for scientists to study. That parasite is Toxoplasma gondii, a widespread organism that infects humans and animals. To better understand how it functions, infectious disease researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine adapted a fluorescent imaging system typically used to study human cells to observe the parasite's growth in real time—paving the way for future treatments.
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Originally published on Phys.org on 3/6/2026