Investigating gene expression in the brains of infected and uninfected sticklebacks can help shed light on the molecular mechanisms used by parasites… Read more »
Lizards use "behavioural hypothermia" to reduce the negative impact of tick infestations, another example of parasite infections influencing… Read more »
Do schistosomes manipulate snails? A recent study looks at the altered phototropic behaviour of infected snails and how this may… Read more »
Toxoplasma gondii infection is thought to alter the personalities of infected individuals (whether rats or humans) by increasing… Read more »
Serious disease causing parasites are often transmitted to humans by small aquatic snails. These snails are dependent on suitable… Read more »
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