mSphere of Influence: Adapting new models for studying Toxoplasma gondii gut interactions.

Carlos J. Ramírez-Flores works in the field of parasitology, focusing on how Toxoplasma gondii crosses host barriers. In this mSphere of Influence article, he reflects on how three papers-by Shim, Kim, and Gregg-built on Dubey's foundational mouse work to reshape his view of the parasite's earliest intestinal events and to inspire his use of gut-on-chip platforms.