| Literature DB >> 21903803 |
Kelli Hoover1, Michael Grove, Matthew Gardner, David P Hughes, James McNeil, James Slavicek.
Abstract
Manipulation of host behavior by parasites and pathogens has been widely observed, but the basis for these behaviors has remained elusive. Gypsy moths infected by a baculovirus climb to the top of trees to die, liquefy, and "rain" virus on the foliage below to infect new hosts. The viral gene that manipulates climbing behavior of the host was identified, providing evidence of a genetic basis for the extended phenotype.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21903803 DOI: 10.1126/science.1209199
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Science ISSN: 0036-8075 Impact factor: 47.728