Viruses have developed various strategies to ensure their survival and transmission. One
intriguing strategy involves manipulating the behavior of infected arthropod vectors and …

Toxoplasmosis as a zoonotic disease has a worldwide distribution and can infect a wide
range of animal hosts, as well as at least one third of the world's human population. The …

Parasites can manipulate host behavior to facilitate parasite transmission. One such host–
pathogen interaction occurs between the fungus Ophiocordyceps sinensis and the ghost …

Entomopathogenic fungi, a group of insect pathogens, are characterized by high insecticidal
efficacy and minimal environmental impact. They are commonly used as biopesticides for …

Trematodes of the genus Leucochloridium exhibit an unusual transmission strategy among
mollusks (intermediate host). The fully developed sporocyst, housing encysted …

There are several known parasites that can influence the behaviour of their host, but the
mechanisms underlying this manipulation are still unknown. Recently research has revealed …