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Organisms Living Inside Psychopaths Could Be Driving Bad Behavior, Scientists Claim

Scientists are investigating whether bacteria in the gut and mouth could influence psychopathic behavior.

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Questions people are asking

What bacteria are linked to psychopathic traits?

The study identifies three specific bacteria. Coverage does not yet specify their names.

How do these bacteria influence behavior?

The study does not yet specify how these bacteria might influence behavior.

Does this mean bacteria cause psychopathic behavior?

The study does not yet specify whether the bacteria cause psychopathic behavior or are merely associated with it.

What happened

The public is learning today that bacteria in the gut and mouth may influence psychopathic behavior. This is the consequence of a new study published today.

The study suggests a link between psychopathic traits and specific bacteria found in the gut and mouth. The evidence comes from a study published by a Portuguese research team.

The study does not yet specify how these bacteria might influence behavior. The study does not yet specify whether the bacteria cause psychopathic behavior or are merely associated with it.

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