Have you ever heard of toxoplasma - a tiny parasite that can affect the way you see your pet cat?
Toxoplasma is a tiny parasite that can infect humans, and it has an interesting effect on some people's brains.
Some people might even say that it makes you love your cat more - but the reality is abit more complicated.
It's mostly a myth
Lots of people who know about toxoplasmosis assume that this bacteria can suddenly turn you into a cat lover, but it's not exactly true.
It doesn't exactly make humans "love" cats, but it can change how they feel about them.
Normally, when people are infected with Toxoplasma, it might not cause any noticeable symptoms.
But in some cases, it can affect the brain in subtle ways.
Some studies suggest that it could make people less cautious or even more attracted to the smell of cat urine.
It doesn't change you that much
This doesn't mean you'll suddenly become a cat lover if you get infected with Toxoplasma.
It's more like a small change in behavior that might make you a bit more comfortable around cats or not as bothered by their scent.
But remember, not everyone who gets infected with Toxoplasma will have these effects, and it's just one small aspect of a complex parasite-host relationship.
So, while Toxoplasma might play a role, it's not the whole story behind why people love cats.
