Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Brain altering cats


About 40 per cent of the world’s cat population is infected with Toxoplasma gondii.
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This is a parasite thought to have long-term, irreversible effects on the mammalian brain. 
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Infected rats and mice lose their fear of cats. 
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According to research, infected humans change behaviour. 
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Sydney University of Technology infectious disease researcher Nicky Boulter claims infected men have lower IQs and shorter attention spans.
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They are also more likely to be anti-social and morose.

Whereas infected women are more outgoing, friendly, promiscuous and attractive.
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In short, according to Boulter, it can make men behave like alley cats and women behave like sex kittens.
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And to think that cats are one of the humanities favourite pet of choice!
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Does this explain something or just confuse us?
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Know anyone who should get tested for this?

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