Articles by author - Jitka Lindová

Neurophysiological effect of the Rh factor. Protective role of the RhD molecule against Toxoplasma-induced impairment of reaction times in women.

Flegr J, Novotná M, Lindová J, Havlícek J.

Journal Article 2008; 29(4): 475-481 PubMed PMID: 18766148  Keywords:  Adult, Animals, Female, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Male, Neuroprotective Agents:metabolism, Reaction Time:physiology, Rh-Hr Blood-Group System:metabolism, Testosterone:blood, Toxoplasma:metabolism, Toxoplasmosis:physiopathology,.    Citation

BACKGROUND: The biological function of RhD protein, a major component of the Rh blood group system, is largely unknown. No phenotypic effe.....

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Higher perceived dominance in Toxoplasma infected men--a new evidence for role of increased level of testosterone in toxoplasmosis-associated changes in human behavior.

Hodková H, Kolbeková P, Skallová A, Lindová J, Flegr J.

Comparative Study 2007; 28(2): 110-114 PubMed PMID: 17435678  Keywords:  Adult, Animals, Behavior, Female, Humans, Male, Perception, Social Dominance, Testosterone:blood, Toxoplasma, Toxoplasmosis:blood,.    Citation

: Toxoplasma is parasite of cats that uses any warm-blooded animals as intermediate hosts. It is known to induce shifts in behavior, physi.....

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