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S. Kankova

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Evolutionary Biology· 2 Microbiology· 1 Pathology· 1

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Organism:human· 4 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 3 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Approach:statistical model· 2 Assay:clinical cohort / trial· 1 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1 Research Focus:metabolism & bioenergetics· 1 Assay:proteomics· 1

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J. Flegr· 4 shared J. Hlavacova· 2 shared A. Vyas· 1 shared B. Sebankova· 1 shared J. Toman· 1 shared K. Sykorova· 1 shared L. Macova· 1 shared L. Priplatova· 1 shared

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Presence of Toxoplasma gondii tissue cysts in human semen

W. H. Tong, J. Hlavacova, S. Abdulai-Saiku, S. Kankova, J. Flegr, A. Vyas

The paper demonstrates the presence of Toxoplasma gondii tissue cysts in human semen, suggesting a potential for sexual transmission of the parasite.

bioRxiv · Oct 27, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology

Increased calcidiol level in redhaired people: Could redheadedness be an adaptation to temperate climate?

J. Flegr, K. Sykorova, V. Fiala, J. Hlavacova, M. Bicikova, L. Macova, S. Kankova

The paper investigates calcidiol and folic acid levels in redhaired and non-redhaired individuals, finding higher calcidiol in redhaired people and suggesting a physiological adaptation to low UV-B radiation.

bioRxiv · Dec 30, 2019 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology

Maternal RhD heterozygous genotype is associated with male biased secondary sex ratio

S. Kankova, J. Flegr, J. Toman, P. Calda

The study finds that RhD heterozygous mothers have a male-biased secondary sex ratio, supporting the Trivers-Willard hypothesis and suggesting health advantages for heterozygotes.

bioRxiv · Feb 8, 2019Evolutionary Biology

Lower performance of Toxoplasma-infected, Rh-negative subjects in the weight holding and hand-grip tests

J. Flegr, B. Sebankova, L. Priplatova, V. Chvatalova, S. Kankova

The paper examines the effect of Toxoplasma infection and Rh blood type on physical endurance in university students, finding lower performance in Rh-negative men but higher performance in Rh-positive individuals.

bioRxiv · Feb 13, 2018Pathology

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