“T. gondii infection may produce changes in facial symmetry of its hosts through changes in endocrinological variables such as testosterone levels,” the researchers wrote. “These changes, both in the endocrinology system and in facial symmetry, would ultimately benefit the spread of the parasite by increasing the attractiveness of its hosts.”
I’ve long suspected that the “crazy cat lady” paradigm is caused by the cats.
Most surly, Pfizer is already working on a mRNA vaccine that will make this problem go away for humans. After 2 doses. And, as long as there is a monthly booster.
Good question, unlike your links, both of which go to a WHOOPS page.
So, this parasite gives women schizophrenia AND makes them hotter?
The Crazy-Hot Matrix finally explained by science!
“So, cleaning the litter box makes me more handsome?”
It also makes your scent more attractive to rats!
I always found by me drinking excessively and going out after 1 a.m. pretty much everyone I saw became more attractive. The benefits seemed to diminish as the alcohol wore off.
test all democraps immediately!!
Well I don’t know where they come from
But they sure do come
I hope they comin’ for me
And I don’t know how they do it but they sure do it good
I hope they doin’ it for free
They give me cat scratch fever
Cat scratch fever
The first time that I got it
I was just ten years old
I got it from some kitty next door
I went and see the Dr. and he gave me the cure
I think I got it some more
They give me cat scratch fever
Cat scratch fever
I got a bad cat scratch fever
Cat scratch fever
It’s nothin’ dangerous I feel no pain
I’ve got to ch-ch-change
You know you got it when you’re going insane
It makes a grown man cryin’ cryin’
Won’t you make my bed
I make the pussy purr with the stroke of my hand
They know they gettin’ it from me
They know just where to go
When they need their lovin’ man
They know I do it for free
I give ‘em cat scratch fever
Cat scratch fever
They got it bad scratch fever
Cat scratch fever
Cat scratch fever
Cat scratch fever
Cat scratch fever
Cat scratch fever
Cat scratch fever
Cat scratch fever
My old crazy cat lady neighbor has it.
I am a retired veterinarian and could have given them the results of the research from just observation. I’ve seen some real crazy cat women and women that collected cats. I’m sure that many of my colleagues would concur with my observations.
The Demonrat parasite.
This COULD explain Florida Man.
Don’t buy that lie, it’s just a means to get you to cleanup after her cat.😁
Another side effect of tox is that is makes those infected find the smell of cat urine pleasant rather than disgusting. This is also why cat ladies can live in a house with dozens of cats without being sickened by the smell.
According to the CDC, it’s also the leading cause of foodborne death in the US.
Yoo Hoo. I’m over here. Have not been without a cat for the last 40 years. Fellow in my apt complex says I’m the best looking woman here.
Any of you guys with big bucks want an 84-yr-old girlfriend?
This is a parasite. Ivermectin kills parasites. I wonder if it looks this particular parasite.
So this is why I cough up the occasional hairball.
I can see it now. A new fad of eating the litter box crap to become a fearless super hero that also has balanced facial features.