CZA study conducted by researchers Michal Misiak from Vratislavská University and Petr Tureček from Charles University examined the health risks associated with human consumption, focusing on the energetic value of the human body and potential infections. The research highlights that consuming humans poses significant infection risks due to pathogens transferring more easily between individuals with similar physiology. The study notes that these risks increase exponentially when cannibals consume other humans, as cooking cannot eliminate infectious proteins that may cause neurological diseases. Historical examples, such as the cannibalistic practices of the Papuan people of New Guinea, are cited, where such consumption was believed to liberate the spirit. The researchers explain that longer food chains increase the likelihood of pathogens adapting to new hosts, making carnivores more susceptible to disease compared to herbivores. They argue that cannibalism is the most dangerous strategy because both predator and prey belong to the same species, increasing the risk of pathogen transmission. The study suggests that this biological danger contributed to the development of taboos around
Bias read (Center): The article presents scientific research on the biological and evolutionary implications of cannibalism without overt ideological framing. While the topic involves human behavior and biology, it does not engage with political discourse, policy debates, or societal divisions. The focus remains on the
