Ophiocordyceps-ant interactions as an integrative model to understand the molecular basis of parasitic behavioral manipulation.

June 1, 2019 Adriana De Bekker Latest publications 0

A dead ant is attached to a thin branch with fungal growths protruding from its body. The background is green and blurred.

Charissa offers an opinion piece on current hypotheses and the state of the field in Ophiocordyceps and behavior manipulation by parasites.