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The Rat Runs Towards The Cat.
(The parasite changes behavior of the host because it wants to get into other hosts.)
"Instead of being repulsed by the smell of
cat urine, infected rodents love the stuff. "
" T. gondii isn’t the only living thing that can change a host’s behaviour like this—similar strategies are used by some
fungi "
Is it even possible that she committed that horrible Hamster boiling, then consumed it?
Fungus. Meth (Adderall abuse), and now, potential Parasites.
If we're here, a recap of known effects:
"It is perhaps most famous for some of its claimed effects on human behaviour. Toxoplasmosis infections have been associated with an increase in aggressive and impulsive behaviours, a reduced perception of risk, and an increased probability of developing psychotic symptoms (such as schizophrenia). It is possible that the parasite’s effects on dopamine (a neurotransmitter, or brain chemical) and testosterone (a hormone) may be responsible. It’s also possible that people who already have certain personality traits or brain disorders are just more likely to become infected."