How brain parasites change their host's behavior - Jaap de Roode

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    The biggest challenge in a parasite’s life is to move from one host to another. Intriguingly, many parasites have evolved the ability to manipulate the behavior of their hosts to improve their own survival -- sometimes even by direct brain control. Jaap de Roode details a few parasites that can really mess with the mind.
    Lesson by Jaap de Roode, animation by Andrew Foerster.

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  • @NichoTBE
    @NichoTBE 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3242

    im going to use that one in court one day.. "my actions were not my own, half the species on the earth are parasites."

  • @a-bird-lover
    @a-bird-lover 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2136

    What if procrastination was a parasite's fault? I would have so many excuses...

    • @alpha4k_
      @alpha4k_ 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      So would I

    • @magiv4205
      @magiv4205 7 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      That would seriously be the best scientific discovery of my life!

    • @kubabakomnene3197
      @kubabakomnene3197 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A Bird Lover Dafaq's procrastination?

    • @a-bird-lover
      @a-bird-lover 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Hydralisk Behemoth When you have something to do and you put it off until the last minute.

    • @siramaytheshowgundragon
      @siramaytheshowgundragon 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Magi V YAHH then insted if my mom yelling at me she could feel sorry

  • @NoNo-nz2tb
    @NoNo-nz2tb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2153

    Me and the bois changing our hosts lives

    • @IrisDevilish
      @IrisDevilish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@planemod8399 r/woosh

    • @umhiimnothere2153
      @umhiimnothere2153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ha

    • @planemod8399
      @planemod8399 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@IrisDevilish duh

    • @IrisDevilish
      @IrisDevilish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@planemod8399 Tf is wrong with you? are you ok in the head brother???

    • @blizzardfern4764
      @blizzardfern4764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@IrisDevilish dude he deleted the comment I need to know what they said-

  • @jonaza2105
    @jonaza2105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +278

    Yeah, it's really tragic; I was infected with Parasitis Procastinatis when I was a young child. It's really taken a toll on my life :(

    • @RipRLeeErmey
      @RipRLeeErmey ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@ibrahim_bia Yeah I had to do a double take myself 🤣

    • @sofiakatelyn
      @sofiakatelyn ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I applaud your strength for even commenting hehe

    • @drlimlim7260
      @drlimlim7260 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am really good, like I just commented, and i'm still a kid. Weird. Kinda.

    • @shinkikomori7386
      @shinkikomori7386 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      i almost googled it bro 💀

    • @kyrawilliams7497
      @kyrawilliams7497 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I’m sure you can deal with it later

  • @inkedseahear
    @inkedseahear 7 ปีที่แล้ว +454

    This is a horrifying topic, but the animations make it look so relaxing

    • @gigaferz
      @gigaferz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      if I'm thinking of weaponizing these creatures, IMAGINE THOSE WITH KNOWLEDGE AND MONEY!

    • @giorgospapoutsakis5271
      @giorgospapoutsakis5271 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@gigaferz if you wanna profit of people's lives then this is not the place

    • @ashkhol
      @ashkhol 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      the gordion worm is just so cute :3

    • @delta5-126
      @delta5-126 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Rabies is a lot more terrifying when you watch a real patient under hydrophobia. And the worst part? You can bet they’re dead because it’s a miracle to survive rabies.

  • @madisdeadchannel4608
    @madisdeadchannel4608 7 ปีที่แล้ว +350

    I have a fear of parasites and THIS IS TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL

    • @DRMrThi
      @DRMrThi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Can i join your club? :(

    • @ryshlovanoodo7591
      @ryshlovanoodo7591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      You have some crawling around in your stomach right now. Can you feel them?

    • @kayleighsweetser1648
      @kayleighsweetser1648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      my fave youtubers have parasites before. she had a Ringworm

    • @Dhruv-Kumar
      @Dhruv-Kumar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed. This is boss' level

    • @timithypirie1
      @timithypirie1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
      Don't be afraid

  • @doggoboihour9746
    @doggoboihour9746 5 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    Mosquito: I’m gonna give ya mal-
    Me: *wack*

    • @whomidity3953
      @whomidity3953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Me, a sickle cell carrier: *I am four parallel universes ahead of you*

    • @professionalberker
      @professionalberker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      μαλάκα mosquito

    • @aperson-nb8wp
      @aperson-nb8wp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      step #1: whack the mosquito
      Step #2 ur done

  • @Tippex_Official
    @Tippex_Official 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This video has inspired me to make a science fiction book about scientists discovering that every personality trait of people is from different parasites control the host’s brain.
    It’s an idea. Not specifically a good one but still an idea.

    • @BigBrother-fm2tx
      @BigBrother-fm2tx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And now another "parasite" may steal your idea! So try to put it on paper ASAP!

    • @naturalist4life396
      @naturalist4life396 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sounds like a great idea!

  • @whatofitcosmos7172
    @whatofitcosmos7172 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1289

    Perhaps there's a parasite that causes you to click on TH-cam videos until you're so deep into videos you're watching the weirdest things.

    • @hugo6390
      @hugo6390 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      That is called ‘TH-cam algorithm’

    • @rajpootkavita
      @rajpootkavita 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      mαчвє whσ knσwѕ

    • @ImranAli-gy1kj
      @ImranAli-gy1kj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think I have what should I do I haven’t slept for 3 days I can fall asleep any second no

    • @SquareFoil31362
      @SquareFoil31362 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Like for u

    • @kennymccormick6656
      @kennymccormick6656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Perhaps...just perhaps

  • @pretzelsings5530
    @pretzelsings5530 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3605

    This could have easily became an Inside out thing.
    "Do you look at someone and wonder "what is going on in their head? That's where we come in. Hi, I'm Joy. I kinda run the place. Oh and that's Gregordian worm, plasmodium , rabies, ophiocodryceps, and toxoplasma.

  • @abelyurianda6324
    @abelyurianda6324 6 ปีที่แล้ว +446

    *So then.. WHO IS CONTROLLING THE PARASITES ?!?*

    • @gfdfdgfdghgdhs234
      @gfdfdgfdghgdhs234 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      How to create a paradox 101

    • @kiki29073
      @kiki29073 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      The hive.

    • @kevintrang3007
      @kevintrang3007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Reminds me of cancer cells battling cancer cells

    • @mrgedits4478
      @mrgedits4478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      God.
      Just kidding, god is not real

    • @potentpotassium5776
      @potentpotassium5776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Hyperparasites

  • @legotoolboxtheepic202
    @legotoolboxtheepic202 5 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    0:20 Woah! Patrick, you really let go of yourself.

    • @siopao8137
      @siopao8137 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      LegoToolBox The Epic haha

    • @John-xi6jr
      @John-xi6jr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL! XD

  • @amirb2899
    @amirb2899 6 ปีที่แล้ว +673

    I am a veterinárian and have studied parasitology. The comentator made it more interesting than my genius professor.

    • @rayqusa
      @rayqusa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And told toxo safer than the fact

    • @itaierrol
      @itaierrol 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Id rather listen to your professor

    • @wildsideofthings7733
      @wildsideofthings7733 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rayqusa toxoplasma is in half the human population. But dangerous symptoms rarely show.

  • @AkidsukiLeader
    @AkidsukiLeader 9 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    Poor Mr. Mouse was simply extending his polite salutations...

    • @sleepyslacker408
      @sleepyslacker408 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Nom nom!

    • @mafic3351
      @mafic3351 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hmm.. infectious politeness. That's a new one.

  • @MuonRay
    @MuonRay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    These animations are hilarious! They really nail the whole notion of kinetic humor. Fact filled too. Very enjoyable content!

  • @Local_Seagul
    @Local_Seagul 4 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Thumbnail: meet the parasites
    My theater brain: meet the plastics

    • @madokkaname353
      @madokkaname353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      did you just-

    • @kelsey5440
      @kelsey5440 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😂

    • @lizlee8715
      @lizlee8715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "We call those 3 the plastics"

    • @Fyrnskulblaka
      @Fyrnskulblaka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You can't sit with us

    • @tallymark2417
      @tallymark2417 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lizlee8715 We call those 5 the parasites.

  • @YolaroozXD
    @YolaroozXD 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3962

    -A creature manages to make you it's host and starts growing inside you
    -It controlls your body to feed it nutrients
    -You often crave certain food that contains alot of calories
    -It uses you to get rid of it's waste so you have to go to the bathroom more often
    -You start noticing something growing and moving under your skin
    -It controls your brain and makes you feel an obligation to take care of it by staying healthy
    -After months of having to carry it you start feeling pain coming from your lower abdomen
    -Creature slowly and painfully comes out through your genital
    -It's a boy!
    -Manipulates you to give it food, clean it's feses and buy it all the godamn pokemon cards
    -.......Profit...?

    • @elizaeast6191
      @elizaeast6191 8 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      lol

    • @zypperhhh
      @zypperhhh 8 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Hahaha 😂

    • @GregTom2
      @GregTom2 8 ปีที่แล้ว +196

      +Yolarooz Also, it starts as a cell whose only purpose is to inject its DNA into one of your cells.
      And it makes you grow cancer prone glands that sweat a fatty liquid that it feeds on during its larva stage. Not only that but it also mind controls you into feeding it with the mutated glands.

    • @Ammar-tg1nb
      @Ammar-tg1nb 8 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      dad pls dont

    • @coolnamelotsanumbers9600
      @coolnamelotsanumbers9600 7 ปีที่แล้ว +250

      sounds like you have a terrible case of children

  • @BernadetteRTI
    @BernadetteRTI 7 ปีที่แล้ว +544

    Cats have already infected the Internet

    • @avadae9126
      @avadae9126 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      *improved

    • @beardyschultz
      @beardyschultz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      true...

    • @aRandomwacko
      @aRandomwacko 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @•LunaFloofy Moon• and then its uses you as a toilet

    • @nisanyagmuryalcn5511
      @nisanyagmuryalcn5511 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      *F U R R I E S A N D N E K O*

    • @msa110
      @msa110 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The internet has a pretty big case of pornosites too lol

  • @kelliebriseno9894
    @kelliebriseno9894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    The cat sitting on the toilet scrolling through Instagram had me laughing so hard!!

    • @parmym.7177
      @parmym.7177 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

    • @sofiakatelyn
      @sofiakatelyn ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I questioned myself, having 2 cats and basically always making sure they're content lol

  • @alyssasalvia1596
    @alyssasalvia1596 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This video went from educational to existential crisis

  • @exoticsandwich6466
    @exoticsandwich6466 7 ปีที่แล้ว +893

    *"Since more than half of the species on Earth are parasites, it could be mor than we think."*
    That's it I'm moving to Mars, who's with me?

    • @raydai3708
      @raydai3708 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      The parasites in you, for sure.

    • @dismal8294
      @dismal8294 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      There is a 26.5901 chance that there is a necroa (necroa = zombie) virus on Mars. I'd be careful if I were you.

    • @cupidfounddead
      @cupidfounddead 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@dismal8294 XD u shut him down real quick

    • @andriyshapovalov8886
      @andriyshapovalov8886 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ever seen sci-fi 'Life'?

    • @reneedegroot3281
      @reneedegroot3281 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me

  • @sunniesyde3637
    @sunniesyde3637 8 ปีที่แล้ว +403

    this video freaked me out

    • @dearrain5639
      @dearrain5639 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      me too :'(

    • @tysonlarson8027
      @tysonlarson8027 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Now i dont want to learn. Now i dont wanna do things. Im scared. Thanks TED-Ed

    • @oddeyes9046
      @oddeyes9046 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tyson Larson yup

    • @anrudo
      @anrudo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe was not the video, Maybe was a parasite in your brain afraid, and he makes you afraid too, because he wants to leve

    • @mr.kenway4554
      @mr.kenway4554 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Plus the cat cower in fear by the parasite doing the throat slit gesture.

  • @cal5401
    @cal5401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Dude this really solves a case I had way back when my cat killed a cricket. We were calm since it's was just a cricket but then smth literally wriggled out of it when my cat killed it too. I think it was that Gordian worm but we panicked and wondered how it came out of a cricket-

    • @sofiakatelyn
      @sofiakatelyn ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I hope your cat didn't swallow it. A person thinks pets will be safe wandering around next thing we know there are these creepy things hiding in crickets

    • @SheLightsUptheDark
      @SheLightsUptheDark 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow

  • @randomly_random_0
    @randomly_random_0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I remember using this video for my biology report in college. All of my classmates enjoyed my report even though im not that good at speaking in front of bunch people

  • @DixonFrancoisJr
    @DixonFrancoisJr 9 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    My gosh, parasites are horrifically firghtening. In addition, Ophio-Cordyceps is the concept virus used in the video game called The Last of Us. Incredible and informative video.

  • @nataloves
    @nataloves 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    LOVE the animation! The ant zombification never stops creeping me out, even in animated form. I let out a cry of horror!

    • @stoar
      @stoar 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sleep well!

    • @sofiakatelyn
      @sofiakatelyn ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It reminds me of radicalization, disinformation, and cults

  • @fuzuki2482
    @fuzuki2482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    When parasites takes over their host brain, do they receive a directive? Like "Devore this species"? What purpose do they have in the first place.

    • @chillycoldchomper9389
      @chillycoldchomper9389 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know exactly what parasites do, but they are absolutely cunts

    • @sidvacant9382
      @sidvacant9382 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      To take over the world.

    • @urmama54
      @urmama54 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sidvacant9382 *to maintain control of the world

  • @nitroboosting1622
    @nitroboosting1622 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    “And theres this virus Corona,He is not loved nor hatedWe just have him there.”

    • @NitroJack
      @NitroJack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well it's not a parasite, it's just a circle with spikes

    • @tartaglia.
      @tartaglia. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NitroJack it’s a virus

    • @NitroJack
      @NitroJack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@tartaglia. virus = circle with spikes

  • @activex1643
    @activex1643 7 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    why the fuck does Toxoplasma look like Patrick star.

    • @sky8181
      @sky8181 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Golden Nuggets how do you know what that looks like?

    • @octo349
      @octo349 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      MegaByte who you calling pinhead?

    • @anomalocaristheabnormalshr3248
      @anomalocaristheabnormalshr3248 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Toxoplasm.

  • @WillVee
    @WillVee 7 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    that last little bit makes me feel insecure about how i act and how my brain thinks lol

  • @annebasco6871
    @annebasco6871 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    1:58 me pulling an all nighter:

  • @a-fool-fated-to-fall
    @a-fool-fated-to-fall 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This genuinely used to scare me but now it’s one of the most interesting topics I’ve ever studied.

  • @fuelledtothebrim3940
    @fuelledtothebrim3940 8 ปีที่แล้ว +759

    Wait so... There's humans being effected by Toxoplasma?
    Who is the guy that's been eating cat shit? Own up!

    • @Alexaflohr
      @Alexaflohr 8 ปีที่แล้ว +149

      +Fuelled to the Brim
      A lot of people. All they have to do is touch cat shit and transfer it accidentally to their eyes, nose, or mouth. Pretty much anyone with poor hygiene and a cat can get infected.

    • @fuelledtothebrim3940
      @fuelledtothebrim3940 8 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      +Alexander Abrams-Flohr I was joking, but that's really interesting to know, thanks!

    • @lev6236
      @lev6236 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      +Fuelled to the Brim but we're too complex too be controlled by the virus. The immune system will quickly counteract the "mind control" and attack the parasite

    • @lilavahgt6486
      @lilavahgt6486 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Fuelled to the Brim WAIT WTF??!?

    • @lilavahgt6486
      @lilavahgt6486 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Fuelled to the Brim WAIT WTF??!?

  • @nickchamp2195
    @nickchamp2195 7 ปีที่แล้ว +799

    What if we are the parasite and earth is the host??

    • @jacobhertz8044
      @jacobhertz8044 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      NickChamp ...mind blown 💣

    • @BuniSlug
      @BuniSlug 7 ปีที่แล้ว +136

      NickChamp Well, that would explain why we're already looking for other planets. We are indeed parasites

    • @agatlingpea2232
      @agatlingpea2232 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Angela Marie lol

    • @nickchamp2195
      @nickchamp2195 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Gameron Gaming yes

    • @chancehowe5812
      @chancehowe5812 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +GUESTKID9976 VIDEOS
      Then I think you are an immune response for the Earth...

  • @user-dy5dx1fy5b
    @user-dy5dx1fy5b 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Eddie: "See! I got a parasite"
    Venom: "Parasite?! Apologize!"

  • @justadude1255
    @justadude1255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "We are not just infecting, we are changing lives"

    • @lazstu19
      @lazstu19 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dhar Mann Reference

  • @GregTom2
    @GregTom2 8 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Rule of thumb:
    Don't shit where you drink. Don't shit where you feed. Don't shit where your food feeds (expecially if your food is pig). Don't drink the water your food shat in. Don't have sex with your food. Don't eat something that eats humans. Don't eat humans.
    These simple guidelines should eliminate most food chain dependant parasytic life cycles by not making them a cycle at all.
    Then again, one could say that toxoplasmosis has a symbiotic relationship with the cat. The cat can just shit in the water source to make the mice suicidal drones? That's a huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge evolutionnary advantage. Maybe it's in fact the cats that parasyte the toxoplasmosis. Just like they parasyte human psychology by being fake babies. Cute little fuckers.
    But maybe toxiplasmosis has a detrimental effect on the health of the cats, and cats were already good enough hunters as it is, without there being suicidal mouses? Could that explain why cats burry their excrements? Did cats evolve the preference for their excrements to not be out in the open because of toxoplasmosis?

    • @stevewarren5913
      @stevewarren5913 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      dont have sex with my food...
      you ruin all the fun.

    • @edloki3057
      @edloki3057 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +GregTom2 None of your strategies would defeat the mighty Malaria!

    • @GregTom2
      @GregTom2 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I specified food chain dependant didn't I?

    • @stevewarren5913
      @stevewarren5913 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      greg your mind is vast!

    • @101jir
      @101jir 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Except if I recall correctly, they don't have much control over that part. It is the rodent that consumes (or gets near, I don't remember) the cat's feces, not the cat doing anything with its own. The rodent then seeks out a cat, not the other way around. Not necessarily the same cat as the one that produced the feces.

  • @shirabe64
    @shirabe64 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've heard that toxoplasma cases are somewhat high in France due to infected cats leaving feces around farms and fields that feed cattle. So the cattle get infected from their food, and people get infected by eating undercooked meat. And with a number of French dishes using rare beef, it became a bit of a problem. I don't think it's anywhere near crisis conditions and this may be old news, but you do have to watch what you order and how you want it cooked to lower the risk.

  • @subscirbetomefornoreason3691
    @subscirbetomefornoreason3691 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    0:18 That parasite looks like **FOREVER ALONE MEME** 😂😂

  • @CoralReaper707
    @CoralReaper707 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Don't worry, there probably aren't any cats living in your body and controlling your thoughts".
    Or are there...?

  • @larryfitzgerald2055
    @larryfitzgerald2055 7 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    Damn nature, you scary...

  • @XM8A1
    @XM8A1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    "And this is the Ophio Cordyceps Fungus"
    The Last of Us anyone?

    • @thedoomslayer4327
      @thedoomslayer4327 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      nelson voss I knew I would find a guy who's going to reference the last of us in this comment section

    • @obiwankenobi4252
      @obiwankenobi4252 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Luckly it doesn't affect humans
      *EAS STARTS PLAYING*
      Wait nevermind

    • @virtualunreality3771
      @virtualunreality3771 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It could spread from ants to humans if the ants are eaten by another species which are eaten by us...damn 0_0

    • @virtualunreality3771
      @virtualunreality3771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Wth happened to my name Oh that was a year ago,congrats but still thanks for correcting me.

  • @notmine940
    @notmine940 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    1:55 what I look like trying to beat a level in a game while trying to be nice and make eye contact with my dad while doing it

  • @seifig
    @seifig 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The animation in this one was just on point

  • @Ashes2Ashes_Blush2Blush
    @Ashes2Ashes_Blush2Blush 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Amazing! I literally asked myself that question before he presented it, "How much of our behavior is controlled by parasites?"

  • @emma12509
    @emma12509 9 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I love the graphics, makes learning so much fun

  • @Jar.Headed
    @Jar.Headed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    2:14 - Me when I fall in a ravine in minecraft , and trying to get to water

  • @ZapPea_35
    @ZapPea_35 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2:06 Really cool and interesting that the tropical ant wear sunglasses

  • @Takayama-sama
    @Takayama-sama 7 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    I wonder if there is a mind altering parasite that makes people act like complete jerks? I would be nice to have an explanation for their poor behavior.

    • @aetriandimitri190
      @aetriandimitri190 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Michael Guider if anything people who act nice are the ones with parasites, humans are genetically engineered to be selfish and rude to others

    • @troglodyte4207
      @troglodyte4207 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Michael Guider
      It’s called religion

    • @kamikaze6198
      @kamikaze6198 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@troglodyte4207 same goes the sjw's and almost any other people
      Except for those who are mentally ill
      Cuz it already broken

    • @scohcwocoacig
      @scohcwocoacig 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jerkoplasma

    • @frizzlemcshizzle9159
      @frizzlemcshizzle9159 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I mean, although this was posted 3 years ago it kind of makes sense.
      Humans are social animals and have always been in groups to survive, maybe a parasite that causes humans to become distant to other humans causes them to become easy prey.
      But ehhh

  • @ByzantiumOPB85
    @ByzantiumOPB85 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Insights are much appreciated. Talented writing, narration, and animation; cheerio.

  • @macgopal4882
    @macgopal4882 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One thing about The zombie fungus is that doesn't actually control the hosts mind. It controls The muscles of its victims!
    Which makes it 10x more terrifying because the host is aware of its surroundings but it can't do anything about it.

  • @no-named-noob4678
    @no-named-noob4678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A parasite changed my mood so I can watch this video

  • @oopsalldefense
    @oopsalldefense 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    3:11 me in summer

  • @l000tube
    @l000tube 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing! thanks, i watch these videos constantly, please DO NOT stop what your doing, my children (and me) depend on it.

  • @bluberri4367
    @bluberri4367 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This brings back memories from my elementary years, when I used to watch this 24/7

  • @sheetaljagannatham
    @sheetaljagannatham 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Such awesome animations! Thank you Ted Ed!

  • @Markus9705
    @Markus9705 9 ปีที่แล้ว +866

    Mind controlling parasites? Isn't God's creation wonderful!

    • @alexandrepois
      @alexandrepois 9 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      Jnan Mckenzie It was sarcasm, bro! Read it again with a sarcastic voice.

    • @alexr6705
      @alexr6705 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know a fungus is not a parasite, but he forgot cordiceps

    • @alexr6705
      @alexr6705 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Opps. Nvh I am stupid

    • @mavila1368
      @mavila1368 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya just like mosquitos and roaches!

    • @mavila1368
      @mavila1368 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Toast Ooohhhh you're terrible. XD

  • @ilsoonjang6111
    @ilsoonjang6111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Parasites: Let’s make this human brain make bad choices!
    My brain: I am 4 parallel universe ahead of you

  • @FirstnameLastname-bm7gz
    @FirstnameLastname-bm7gz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    From my research on coronavirus, they alter the host behaviour as well. Host usually defy staying at home orders and have the urge to travel.

  • @Electroblade360
    @Electroblade360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm Dying At The Fact That The Cricket Yeets The Glass Of Water Because It Prefers Dry Land XD

  • @lukesumberg9182
    @lukesumberg9182 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Best book ever. Read "This is Your Brain on Parasites". It covers all of these parasites and more!

    • @Huntr6420
      @Huntr6420 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Writer and author??

  • @TheArchanoz
    @TheArchanoz 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    These animations are so well done haha

  • @explosivedude8295
    @explosivedude8295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My brain: Nah, there aren't any parasites controlling me.
    Me: Only a parasite would say that

  • @wannabewyvern
    @wannabewyvern ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the artstyle and the way all the critters shown in the video are personified

  • @skye7489
    @skye7489 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    AAAHHH THIS SENT CHILLS THROUGH MY BODY 😭

  • @apotato9227
    @apotato9227 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    sees “cordyceps”
    Last Of Us’ Joel:
    ELLIE A CLICKERRR

  • @jacobwalker2250
    @jacobwalker2250 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Which of these entities can manipulate animals many times its size?"
    Bloodbenders "You obviously haven't met me."

  • @kvd1
    @kvd1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    For example the zombie fungus can be used to get rid of invasive ant species that feed on our crops, and the Gord dian worm (some people call it a hair worm) can be used to kill cockroaches and crickets that infest our homes and feed on crops.
    and that’s what like to call a helping tail or thread.

  • @projectkepleren
    @projectkepleren 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2:22 in most case, the ant actually bite it self till it die

  • @MsCindyrich
    @MsCindyrich 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ive actually heard of every parasite mentioned in this video.

  • @a.jewell_6223
    @a.jewell_6223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “I’m not usually like this my parasite is just acting up”

  • @shayminmilo6937
    @shayminmilo6937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I heard this video won Best Picture.

  • @HUM4N4TUR3
    @HUM4N4TUR3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    coronavirus: *heyyyyyyyyy wut u guys doin*

    • @junio0o768
      @junio0o768 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Anthea Ng its not a parasite though, but yeah its dangerous definitely

    • @jacquefernbuckteeth6539
      @jacquefernbuckteeth6539 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a virus' so it kinda counts

    • @microska2656
      @microska2656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      All viruses are parasites, most of them might not control minds but use the bodies of their hosts to replicate with nothing but pain and misery in return

    • @funicat
      @funicat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Anthea Ngnah rabies is much more fatal

  • @yumpaloomp9741
    @yumpaloomp9741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Perhaps the parasites are making me watch videos about them so they can know how far we have understood them

  • @culumjansen4127
    @culumjansen4127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing animations... I can feel the information flowing in my mind👌🏽

  • @lightningstudios113
    @lightningstudios113 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Animal: exists
    Parasite: its free real estate

  • @jacknoir7194
    @jacknoir7194 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    5 reasons to stay inside

  • @BonelessBen
    @BonelessBen 9 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Parasite here..............thanks for blowing our cover ..........XD

  • @hauntinghour8801
    @hauntinghour8801 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your animations are so interesting and fun to watch

  • @pmtclock
    @pmtclock 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Meet the parasites: your child, your boss, messed up people, that ratty little child that won’t leave you alone

  • @corvidwyrm4113
    @corvidwyrm4113 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My cat is safe from toxoplasmosis. He’s the most precious thing in the world. We have guineapigs and a rabbit, and he’s terrified of them. Also we originally got him as a mouser. Thanks barsik.

  • @mynameismmandimheretosay7979
    @mynameismmandimheretosay7979 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The artist’s depiction of the Ophio-Cordyceps looks dead inside

  • @3APNHA
    @3APNHA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is insane, I love TedEd

  • @thatgamerboy3467
    @thatgamerboy3467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you:Mom can we have patrick?
    Mom:We already have patrick at home
    patrick at home:

  • @kaizermaala
    @kaizermaala 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    nice animation! ahah

  • @myeheheh6887
    @myeheheh6887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    0:06 what happens to you Patrick?

  • @-Vitalis-
    @-Vitalis- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My parents tell me I'm a parasite.
    ...
    I dunno why, I'm just planning to live inside the basement until I die.

  • @lemonslisterine1862
    @lemonslisterine1862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm literally a parasite to my parents. They're stuck with me for 18 years and I eat their food and take their resources.

  • @lolmeh2039
    @lolmeh2039 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "They probably aren't any cats living inside your body controlling you mind... I men probably"

  • @abdullahsanimations3032
    @abdullahsanimations3032 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hulk dog!!! 1:39

  • @penescuandreiluca4474
    @penescuandreiluca4474 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like the animation . Keep going!!

  • @Mazequax
    @Mazequax 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The animation was amazing! 😆

  • @Random-rv1rd
    @Random-rv1rd 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Cordyceps looks like it's seen everything there is to see

  • @vanjamarusevec1168
    @vanjamarusevec1168 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    01:04 he jumped Like jonh cena

  • @shaffikmanzi7321
    @shaffikmanzi7321 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    one of the best animations

  • @briannakenan9561
    @briannakenan9561 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the animations in this video

  • @charlieferme5274
    @charlieferme5274 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Live footage of me after lying in bed for for 22 hours stright due to quarrentine getting a glass of water
    0:59

  • @athenajayvieljerios8343
    @athenajayvieljerios8343 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    *"MEET THE PARASITES"*
    *(Meet the spy music plays)*

  • @ArcadeEraBeats
    @ArcadeEraBeats 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well that was a terrifying note to end on

  • @herminionieves9925
    @herminionieves9925 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mycelium right there. 2:32