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This parasite makes people attractive for the opposite sex

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  • T gondii might be making its human hosts more attractive to opposite sex.
  • Making host more attractive means it can spread more easily.
  • Infected men had higher facial symmetry and testosterone.

Nearly half of the world’s population is infected by a common parasite Toxoplasma gondii (T gondii).

A new study published in the journal Peer J has shown that this parasite might be making its human hosts more attractive to the opposite sex to promote more sexual activity so that it can spread more.

Previous studies revealed that T gondii in rats made them attracted to the urine of predator cats. Due to this, rats involved themselves in riskier behaviour which increases the chances of cats eating rats and the parasite eventually entering cat bodies which is an optimal host.

The parasite did not only manipulate rats but also hyenas, chimpanzees and humans. Making the host more attractive means it can spread more easily.

On the contrary, animals may avoid mating with other animals that seem sick. (that is, infected by a parasite). To solve this problem, T.gondii worked on how attractive female rodents found male rodents. Some believe the parasite could do the same in humans.

T.gondii can change rats’ behaviours. This is what led researchers to test whether the parasite was doing the same in humans.

Some studies have shown that T.gondii does influence human traits. For example, studies have shown that infected males have higher levels of testosterone.

The most recent study showed that infected men had higher facial symmetry. Similarly, women infected with T.gondii had lower body mass with better self-perceptions of attractiveness.

In the second part of the research, respondents were shown many photos of infected and uninfected people. They were asked to rate the pictures for attractiveness and health.

Those infected with T.gondii were rated more attractive consistently.

While it is still unclear how exactly the unicellular creature is able to bring about such changes, it is now known that it is highly manipulative.

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Mawra Hocane and Ameer Gilani are the newest famous coupling, shocking fans.

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Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane married fellow actor Ameer Gilani on Wednesday night in a shocking change of events.

Although there had been long-standing rumors that the couple was dating, they consistently referred to one another as friends, particularly after costarring in the 2020 drama Sabaat and the 2023 drama Neem.

The news started circulating the night before, with tweets claiming that the two were set to marry. By Wednesday evening, Hocane confirmed the rumours with a photo of herself and Gilani in wedding dress at Lahore Fort.

With its vibrant border and elaborate pale gold embroidery with pink touches, Hocane looked lovely with a sky-blue lehenga and a short shirt of the same hue.

Gilani’s tan Peshawari chapals added a pop of color to her charcoal-colored shalwar kameez, waistcoat, and shawl.

Hocane’s sister Urwa and her brother-in-law Farhan Saeed, as well as other celebrities, expressed their sincere congrats on the post.

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‘Kashmir Banay Ga Pakistan’ is a new song teased by ISPR for Solidarity Day

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A new anthem, “Kashmir Banay Ga Pakistan,” was issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday (tomorrow) in honor of Kashmir Solidarity Day.

Every year on February 5, Kashmir Solidarity Day is commemorated to show solidarity with the people of Indian-Occupied Kashmir.

Renowned musician Ahmed Jahanzeb sings the song, which sends a powerful message of solidarity and dedication to the liberation fighters of Held Kashmir.

Imran Raza wrote the words, while Irfan Saleem and Kamran Khan composed the music.

The song was composed especially to commemorate the momentous day and to reaffirm support for the courageous and tenacious people of Kashmir, who are fighting for their right to self-determination, as guaranteed by the documents of united nations

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Ahad Raza Mir and Dananeer Mobeen’s tight relationship has sparked rumours!

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Ahad Raza Mir and Dananeer Mobeen, co-stars of the famous drama series ‘Meem Se Mohabbat,’ have piqued the public’s interest with their blossoming off-screen chemistry.

The drama has received accolades for its upbeat atmosphere, interesting storyline, and outstanding supporting cast.

Ahad’s mother made a special gesture.

Ahad’s mother, Samra Raza Mir, recently made a sincere gesture for Dananeer, which fuelled the rumours. She made Dananeer’s favourite ‘Dumba Karahi’ using her mother’s secret recipe.

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Dananeer expressed her delight on social media, posting a picture of the dish and thanking the person for their considerate gesture.

Ahad’s family has been actively involved in his career and projects, with his father, Asif Raza Mir, also playing a role in ‘Meem Se Mohabbat.’ The family’s close bond with Dananeer also clear, as they previously celebrated her graduation together.

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Since his divorce, Ahad Raza Mir has lived a low-key personal life. Fans, on the other hand, have been eager to speculate about a possible romance between the two co-stars, citing their developing friendship and family participation as evidence of a budding relationship.

Here’s what the fans said:

“Is Had’s mother cooking for Dananeer?” This is becoming intriguing!”

  • “They look so good together in the drama; maybe there’s something more?”
  • “Ahad deserves happiness after everything, and Dananeer seems like a sweet person.”

While the speculations are mainly based on fan observations, the bond between Ahad Raza Mir and Dananeer Mobeen continues to pique their followers’ interest.

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