Behavioral immune system activity predicts downregulation of chronic basal inflammation.

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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Main Authors: Jeffrey Gassen, Marjorie L Prokosch, Anastasia Makhanova, Micah J Eimerbrink, Jordon D White, Randi P Proffitt Leyva, Julia L Peterman, Sylis C Nicolas, Tania A Reynolds, Jon K Maner, James K McNulty, Lisa A Eckel, Larissa Nikonova, Jessica F Brinkworth, Melody D Phillips, Joel B Mitchell, Gary W Boehm, Sarah E Hill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6147464?pdf=render

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