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Brain Parasite May Be Quietly Shaping Human Behavior and Aggression, New Research Suggests
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A startling new synthesis of neuroscience and public health research suggests that parasitic infections—especially Toxoplasma gondii, a protozoan commonly carried by cats—could be silently influencing human personality, impulsivity, and even levels of aggression. The article, published by Neuroscience News and based on the work of psychiatrists and neurobiologists, highlights mounting evidence that these microscopic invaders can manipulate the brain’s chemistry and immune system, with sweeping effects that might ripple through individual lives and, potentially, wider society (Neuroscience News).
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