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Kitteh! Anonymous
What does /an/ think of this kitteh? ^_^
>> Anonymous
reverse Hitler mouse-tache is epic win
>> Anonymous
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxoplasma

T. gondii infections have the ability to change the behavior of rats and mice, making them drawn to rather than fearful of the scent of cats. This effect is advantageous to the parasite, which will be able to sexually reproduce if its host is eaten by a cat. [4] The infection is almost surgical in its precision, as it does not impact a rat's other fears such as the fear of open spaces or of unfamiliar smelling food. There has been speculation that human behavior may also be affected in some ways, and correlations have been found between latent Toxoplasma infections and various characteristics such as decreased novelty-seeking behavior, slower reactions, feelings of insecurity, and neuroticism.[5]

Several independent pieces of evidence point towards a possible role of Toxoplasma infection in some cases of schizophrenia and paranoia, but this theory does not seem to account for many cases.[6] A recent study has indicated toxoplasmosis is also correlated strongly with an increase in boy births in humans, leading to an alteration of the human sex ratio.[7] According to the researchers, "depending on the antibody concentration, the probability of the birth of a boy can increase up to a value of 0.72 ... which means that for every 260 boys born, 100 girls are born." The study also notes a mean rate of 0.60 to 0.65 (as opposed to the normal 0.51) for Toxoplasma positive mothers.

Other possible behavior modifications are suggested by a study suggesting that people not infected with the parasite found women with toxoplasma more attractive than women who don't have toxoplasma. [8]


The New York Times recently posited that "crazy cat lady" syndrome stems from an infection by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite. According to this model, feline stool transmits the bug, which gives the infected owner an unhealthy case of cat-scratch fever. Before you laugh, know that 60 million Americans may be infected with toxoplasma
>> Anonymous
>>248117

lolwut?
>> Anonymous
Where in the Palm Bay area do you live?
>> MONSTER SAGE Anonymous
>>248115

Another fucking boring looking cat. Kill it and get a real pet.
>> Anonymous
>>248117
I wonder if I'm infected...
>> Anonymous
>>248117
Toxoplasmosis also made the terrorists do 9/11
>> Anonymous
I thought by now it would be well known that Toxoplasma infections would make their hosts more susceptible to liking cats. It is, after all, to the organism's advantage to have humans in contact with cats, as we clean up their feces.
>> Anonymous
>>248145

North of all the fires. ^_^
>> Anonymous
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