Parasite 'matchmakers' can genetically alter plant cells to attract insects

PHYSorg
Jan 7, 2025, 12:31 pm72 pts
Scientists have revealed a parasite's role in boosting male insect appeal by modulating host processes to facilitate female attraction, thereby enhancing the parasite's own transmission and survival.

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