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https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-parasite-that-makes-a-rat-love-a-cat-86515093/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-parasite-t...

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-parasite-that-makes-a-rat-love-a-cat-86515093/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-parasite-t... This parasite alters sexual behavior in rats, could this be altering people's behavior not just their appearance as well?!

lupire 5y ago
Yes, that's why the OP study was done. Toxoplasma has long been theorized to be a factor in "cat lady" stereotypical behavior.
- collegeburner 5y ago
  Cat lady stereotype runs the other way in attractiveness, counter to the hypothesis formulation.
  - lupire 5y ago
    OP study is about facial physical attractiveness, not lifestyle attractiveness.