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Does having a cat increase the chance of blindness? How about eating raw meat? Is it possible for a parasitical infection to mind-control humans like a horror sci-fi? What if this parasite ends up changing your behaviour? We have a lot to unpack so let’s get into it.
Disclaimer:
Today's episode covers medical stories, and as always, while we do our research, we’re not experts or doctors and would recommend speaking with your doctor if you have any concerns.
Sources:
Special thanks to Nicole Dupuis, Canadian Museum of Nature, for answering our questions, and the American Museum of Nature (AMNH) for helping us with our research.
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