Toxoplasmosis
Supercool organs, good sleep genes and smart parasites
Science correspondent Siouxsie Wiles looks at how an improved supercooling method could extend the life of donated organs by a day, the genetic mutation that makes people feel rested on just six hours… Audio
Cats not fishing nets biggest threat to dolphins, according to new plan
It's estimated that on average 334 nationally vulnerable Hector's dolphins and two nationally critical Maui dolphins die from toxoplasmosis every year, due to cat faeces making its way into the water.
…More diseases linked to toxoplasma parasite
Parasitologist Bruce Russell on the bug toxoplasma gondii that has a bigger impact than previously known. Audio
Feral cats with toxoplasmosis on the rise
A high number of feral cats in Hawkes Bay have been found to be carrying the disease toxoplasmosis.
US drug company defends 5000% price rise
The head of a US pharmaceutical company has defended his company's decision to raise the price of a medication used by AIDS patients by over 5000 percent.
Toxoplasmosis in Dolphins
Wendi Roe and Laryssa Howe have identified toxoplasmosis as the cause of death for dolphins recently found on New Zealand shores Audio