Wednesday, 31 May 2017

Are Cats Responsible for “Cat Ladies”?

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/are-cats-responsible-for-ldquo-cat-ladies-rdquo/

"Toxo can travel into a rat’s brain and cause the rat to no longer avoid areas where cats live. The rats, in fact, become attracted to the smell of cat urine. Previously repulsed by the smell, these brain-infected rodents run joyously through urine-laden environments. "

"Protozoans can affect the brains of humans."

"Cat ownership doesn’t seem to truly increase one’s risk of psychosis."

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