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. 2012 Apr;35(2):91-2.
doi: 10.1017/S0140525X11001038. Epub 2012 Jan 31.

Mechanisms by which parasites influence cultures, and why they matter

Mark Schaller  1 , Damian R Murray
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Mechanisms by which parasites influence cultures, and why they matter

Mark Schaller et al. Behav Brain Sci. 2012 Apr.

Abstract

At least four conceptually distinct mechanisms may mediate relations between parasite-stress and cultural outcomes: genetic evolution, developmental plasticity, neurocognitive flexibility, and cultural transmission. These mechanisms may operate independently or in conjunction with one another. Rigorous research on specific mediating mechanisms is required to more completely articulate implications of parasite stress on human psychology and human culture.

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