Parasite 'matchmakers' can genetically alter plant cells to attract insects
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Phys.org reports, "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."
"'Parasites—which rely on hosts for survival and propagation—have substantial control over their hosts, earning them the nickname 'puppet masters.'"