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Alberta researchers investigate zombie parasites controlling ant brains

University of Lethbridge scientists study how parasites manipulate insect behavior in nature.

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  • Alberta researchers are studying how parasites manipulate ant brains and behavior.
  • Parasite-driven behavior control is widespread across animal species in nature, according to the lead researcher.

Cameron Goater Parasitologist, University of Lethbridge

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    Parasitologist confirms parasite manipulation is widespread in nature

    Cameron Goater, a parasitologist and professor emeritus at the University of Lethbridge, states that parasite-driven behavior manipulation is common across species.

    “Almost every taxon [species] of hosts on the tree of life contains parasites or are infected with parasites that lead to manipulation.”
    — Cameron Goater

    • 'Zombie parasites are quite common in nature, says Cameron Goater, a parasitologist and professor emeritus at the University of Lethbridge. '“Almost every taxon [species] of hosts on the tree of life contains parasites or are infected with parasites that lead to manipulation,” said Goater.' https://www. cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/sci…

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    CBC reports on Alberta researchers studying parasite brain control in ants

    A CBC report covers research by Alberta scientists investigating how zombie parasites manipulate ant behavior by taking control of their brains.

    1. 1 outlet Alberta researchers investigate how zombie parasites take control of ant brains

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