Publication Date:
2017-08-17
Description:
Pathogenic bacteria enhance dispersal through alteration of Drosophila social communication Nature Communications, Published online: 16 August 2017; doi:10.1038/s41467-017-00334-9 Behavioral manipulation of host by pathogens has been observed in vertebrates, invertebrates, and plants. Here the authors show that in Drosophila , infection with pathogenic bacteria leads to increased pheromone release, which attracts healthy flies. This process benefits the pathogen since it enhances bacterial dispersal, but is detrimental to the host.
Electronic ISSN:
2041-1723
Topics:
Biology
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Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Natural Sciences in General
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Physics
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