Study indicates that the common parasite in cats is a cause of the spirit of enterprise – La República CE

People infected with a common parasite in cats are more prone to entrepreneurship and to be entrepreneurs, according to a study published by L & # 39; 39, University of Colorado (CU).

The study, which attracted some 1,500 students from this American university and which included data compiled in 42 countries over the past 25 years, concluded that contracting the parasite Toxoplasma gondii increases the chances of developing the parasite. a person to study careers

More specifically, compared to those who did not contract the parasite those affected by T. gondii are 1.4 times more likely to pursue a career during their career. According to the survey, 1.7 years to reach executive positions and 1.8 to own their own business.

parasite, which affects about 2 billion people on the planet, is badociated with "impulsive and risky behaviors", including cases of road rage, neurosis, drug addiction, suicide and Mental Health Problems

On how a parasite can propel someone into business, Stefanie K. Johnson, also a professor at CU-Boulder and author of the research, notes that T. gondii reduces "rational fear" "And that is why the" fear of failure "is reduced.

" Humans like to think that we control our actions . But emerging research reveals that the microorganisms we encounter in our daily lives have the potential to significantly influence their hosts "explains Professor Pieter Johnson of CU-Boulder. and co-author of the research.

Johnson noted that there are other examples of microorganisms that alter human behavior, such as intestinal bacteria that have been linked to changes in mood, diet, or diet. immunological functions

. of a situation both "disturbing and fascinating", because it removes the rational aspect of human decisions and because it challenges the fact that people carefully evaluate the benefits and the risks before making a decision or, when they decide, do in their best interest.

In this case, the study suggests that the best interest and the greatest benefit is for the parasite . 09]

If this hypothesis is proven, the current economic theories should be revised, said Johnson, to integrate "our fellow microscopic". EFE

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