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I would argue this is not completely new. But still a fascinating look into how the cities of microorganisms on/in us influence our behavior. Toxoplasma gondii
by crmrc114 7y ago
I would argue this is not completely new. But still a fascinating look into how the cities of microorganisms on/in us influence our behavior.
Toxoplasma gondii, an interesting topic if you want to read about how something in the gut can affect complex behavior in a mammal. Rodents are actually atracted to the smell of cat pee after being infected with T. Gondii.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110817175920.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110817175920.h...
For the human perspective;
https://www.jstor.org/stable/25223400?seq=1 https://www.jstor.org/stable/25223400?seq=1
- yesenadam 7y agoThe "for the human perspective" link is to Parasites as causative agents of human affective disorders? The impact of anti-psychotic, mood-stabilizer and anti-parasite medication on Toxoplasma gondii's ability to alter host behaviour (Proceedings Biological Sciences, 2006) Download links: http://gen.lib.rus.ec/scimag/?q=Parasites%20as%20Causative%20Agents%20of%20Human%20Affective%20Disorders http://gen.lib.rus.ec/scimag/?q=Parasites%20as%20Causative%2...
- phkahler 7y agoSomeone suggested to me that some STDs increase sex drive in humans, but I have not seen any research findings on that. It wouldn't surprise me.
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