Parasite Protein Helps Them Colonize Host Cells

New research published in Nature identifies a secreted protein essential for *Toxoplasma gondii* parasites to infect and colonize host cells. The study, led by lead author K.V.S. Chokkalingam, zeroes in on how these parasites establish chronic infection. This adds a critical piece to understanding— and eventually targeting— parasitic diseases that affect gut and brain health.