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Wolves emboldened by parasite more likely to lead pack: study

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Nov 25, 2022 at 4:32 pm #3766216

John S.
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“Wolves infected with a common parasite are far more likely to become the leader of their pack, according to a new study, suggesting that the brain-dwelling intruder emboldens its host to take more risks.”

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-03836-9

https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-022-04122-0

Nov 26, 2022 at 4:11 pm #3766279

Rex Sanders
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Imagine what T. gondii infections must do to people!

— Rex

[Edited to remove obvious blunder, aka “read carefully, genius”]

Nov 26, 2022 at 4:28 pm #3766280

Philip Tschersich
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Imagine what T. gondii infections must do to people!

We know what it does. It makes them watch cat videos on youtube.
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