This parasite can manipulate the minds of chimps, mice – and possibly you Oct. 30, 2023 Toxoplasma gondii can live in just about any warm-blooded vertebrate, but it can't reproduce unless it's in its preferred home: the gut of a cat. In order to arrive at that destination, Toxo can make rodents lose their fear of felines. Some theories suggest it can also make humans more reckless. But not all scientists are convinced. The Messenger
Tips to make the most of benefits open enrollment (ends Nov. 17) Oct. 30, 2023 University of Arizona Human Resources Read more
Making moves in the field of geriatric physical therapy Oct. 30, 2023 Christine Childers draws from her past as a dance teacher in her research as she helps shape the future of physical therapy for an aging population. Read more Image
UArizona spinoff tackles stuck surgical screws Oct. 29, 2023 Tucson startup Ancerix is working to perfect and market new tools to help orthopedic surgeons cleanly remove stuck medical hardware like screws and rods. Arizona Daily Star
The best ways to heal your body and mind Oct. 27, 2023 Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is interviewed about holistic self-care options. The Ultimate Health Podcast
