Behavioral immune system activity predicts downregulation of chronic basal inflammation

Here, we present a mechanistically grounded theory detailing a novel function of the behavioral immune system (BIS), the psychological system that prompts pathogen avoidance behaviors. We propose that BIS activity allows the body to downregulate basal inflammation, preventing resultant oxidative dam...

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Autores principales: Gassen, Jeffrey, Prokosch, Marjorie L., Makhanova, Anastasia, Eimerbrink, Micah J., White, Jordon D., Proffitt Leyva, Randi P., Peterman, Julia L., Nicolas, Sylis C., Reynolds, Tania A., Maner, Jon K., McNulty, James K., Eckel, Lisa A., Nikonova, Larissa, Brinkworth, Jessica F., Phillips, Melody D., Mitchell, Joel B., Boehm, Gary W., Hill, Sarah E.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2018
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6147464/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30235317
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0203961

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