In order to be able to talk digitally about various topics related to parasites, the spread of pathogens, global health and our relationship with nature, we will start with our event series on the 20th of April. We will address current issues relating to the coronavirus and the transmission from animals to humans. Every Monday we invite scientists to talk to us about their research and discuss our questions.
Worldwide 30% of the population is infected, in Germany even 50%. For most people, toxoplasmosis does not play a significant role until they have a desire to have children or suffer from a severely weakened immune system. What is the nature of this disease? What effects does it have on us and how does it spread? Benedikt Fabian, scientist at the Robert Koch Institute, is doing research on the triggering parasite, its developmental stages and how the disease can be detected.
Information about the event
- Topic: Of mice and men (and cats): What makes Toxoplasma gondii so successful
- with Benedikt Fabian, Robert Koch Institute
- Participation via Link: https://zoom.us/j/97868083553
Related links
- You can find an overview of further digital offers here: #fürNatur digital.
- The Live Talks are part of the exhibition "Parasites - Life Undercover" and the Action Plan of the Leibniz Research Museums.