The structure and function of pathogen disgust.

Val Curtis, Mícheál de Barra

July 2018

Synopsis of Social media discussions

A variety of social discussions revolve around the hagfish, illustrating both intrigue and ew-factor through comments like 'most disgusting thing in the ocean' and highlighting how its slime serves as a defense mechanism. Phrases such as 'nightmare-fuel mouth aside' reveal a playful tone, while contrasting fascination and discomfort showcase mixed sentiments that align with the idea of disgust's evolutionary role as noted in the publication.

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Agreement
 Neither agree nor disagree

There is a mix of opinions; some posts celebrate the hagfish while others emphasize disgust, indicating ambivalence towards the article's conclusions.

I
Interest
 Moderate level of interest

While there is some curiosity about hagfish, it doesn't directly reflect high interest in the publication's content.

E
Engagement
 Neutral engagement

Most discussions seem surface-level, with few deep analyses or references to the research findings.

I
Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The conversations hint at a moderate significance, emphasizing a blend of fascination and disgust, though not a strong conviction of the article's larger implications.

Social Mentions

YouTube

5 Videos

Bluesky

1 Posts

Facebook

3 Posts

Twitter

44 Posts

Blogs

12 Articles

News

59 Articles

Reddit

2 Posts

Metrics

Video Views

466,694

Total Likes

15,305

Extended Reach

678,324

Social Features

126

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Abstract Synopsis

  • Researchers propose that disgust evolved in animals as a protective mechanism against infectious diseases, supporting the parasite avoidance theory.
  • A study was conducted to evaluate different factors that elicit disgust, resulting in the identification of six domains related to minimizing disease risk: atypical appearance, lesions, sex, hygiene, food, and animals.
  • The findings highlight that the disgust response is shaped by the evolutionary pressures of infectious diseases, emphasizing the need to understand this emotion's structure and function in both humans and animals.