A parasite that lives permanently in the brains of millions may not be as uniformly dormant as scientists once thought.

Brain parasite cysts contain multiple active forms, not dormant cells, explaining treatment resistance and reactivation patterns.

The study, published Jan. 24 in the journal Nature Communications, found that Toxoplasma gondii hides inside the body in far ...

A common parasite long thought to lie dormant is actually much more active and complex. Researchers found that Toxoplasma ...

A University of California, Riverside team of scientists has found that Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite affecting up to ...

Ovarian cysts are sacs or pockets of fluid that form on the ovaries. There are two types of cysts: simple and complex. These are fluid-filled cysts that have no solid features. They are often either a ...

ESOPHAGEAL cysts form a group of rare and interesting mediastinal tumors. 1 There can be no doubt that this type of cyst is closely related embryologically to those called bronchogenic, gastric or ...

Mucous cysts are pseudocysts (cystic structures lacking a true lining) that usually appear on the middle or index finger of the dominant hand; toe involvement is uncommon. Although most mucous cysts ...

Vaginal cysts come in four main types including Bartholin's gland and Müllerian cysts. Most vaginal cysts will go away on their own and do not require medical treatment. See a doctor if the cyst ...

While many ovarian cysts don’t cause symptoms, people with larger cysts may experience symptoms like abdominal pain or pain in the lower back. Share on Pinterest RealPeopleGroup/Getty Image Ovarian ...