Thermosensory behaviors of the free-living life stages of Strongyloides species support parasitism in tropical environments
Ben Gregory, Mariam Desouky, Jaidyn Slaughter, Elissa A. Hallem, Astra S. Bryant
This study investigates the thermosensory behaviors of free-living Strongyloides adults, finding they prefer near-tropical temperatures and exhibit temperature-dependent lifespan and reproductive effects.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases · Dec 17, 2024Peer-reviewedNeuroscience