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Parasite May Trigger Suicidal Tendencies in Women

Parasite May Trigger Suicidal Tendencies in Women | Science News | Scoop.it

Women who carry a common parasite may be more likely to harm themselves or attempt suicide, according to new research. Researchers say more research is needed "to really understand the link between toxoplasmosis and suicidal tendencies, such as whether certain individuals with the infection are more susceptible to mood and behavior issues than others – because of genetic factors, for example."


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Did Parasites Drive Human Evolution? | 80beats | Discover Magazine

Did Parasites Drive Human Evolution? | 80beats | Discover Magazine | Science News | Scoop.it
Health & Medicine | climate | Hookworms are longer-lived than viruses and bacteria;they could have had a more significant effect on human evolution.Humans live in all sorts of places---high...
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Parasitic flies turn bees into zombies before wiping them out completely

Parasitic flies turn bees into zombies before wiping them out completely | Science News | Scoop.it
Something is very wrong with the bees. Since 2006, the mysterious phenomenon known as colony collapse disorder has wiped out countless honeybee colonies throughout Europe and North America, and nobody knows why.
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