Cat Poop Parasite Could Be Key to Curing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Study Finds Toxins in Cat Poop Could Help Treat Neurological Disorders

Researchers have discovered that a parasite found in cat feces could hold the key to treating neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The parasite, called Toxoplasma gondii, is known to infect cats and other mammals, including humans.

Toxins in Cat Poop Could Be Key to Treating Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

The study, published in the journal Nature, found that the parasite produces a protein that has the potential to treat these diseases. The protein, called MeCP2, has been shown to be involved in the development and function of the brain.

Researchers believe that the parasite could be used to deliver MeCP2 to the brain, where it could help to treat or prevent neurological disorders.