Fungus 'hacks' natural immune system to cause neurodegeneration in fruit flies

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Feb 13, 2025, 2:00 pm841 ptsInteresting
A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells, leading to signs of neurodegeneration, a new study has found.

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