A parasite modifies plant cells, attracting insects and ensuring its survival through complex plant-insect interactions.

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.

A deadly, flesh-eating parasite is threatening a resurgence in the United States and the rapid spread of infection is being ...

In contrast, transmission of sexually transmitted pathogens (assuming rates of sexual contact don't necessarily increase with host density) and some vector-borne diseases is thought to be ...