Mechanisms behind the Madness: How Do Zombie-Making Fungal Entomopathogens Affect Host Behavior To Increase Transmission?

• DOI: 10.1128/mbio.01872-21
• Publication Date: 2021-10-05T08:34:41Z
• Authors: Charissa de Bekker; William C. Beckerson; Carolyn Elya
• Keywords: Zombie; Affect

Transmission is a crucial step in all pathogen life cycles. As such, certain species have evolved complex traits that increase their chances to find and invade new hosts.