Are the pathogens of out-groups really more dangerous?

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences 35 (2):85 - 86 (2012)
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We question the plausibility of Fincher & Thornhill's (F&T's) argument that localised pathogen-host coevolution leads to out-groups having pathogens more damaging than those infecting one's own family or religious group

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10.1017/s0140525x11000975

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