This Week in Parasitism
This Week in Parasitism
Vincent Racaniello
TWiP 281: Ants under the influence
58 minutes Posted Jun 22, 2026 at 4:00 am.
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TWiP reviews gene expression in wood ants infected with the larval lancet fluke, which causes them to leave their nest and attach to a flower until they are eaten by a grazing mammal.

Hosts: Vincent RacanielloDaniel Griffin, and Christina Naula

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