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David P Hughes

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Evolutionary Biology· 2 Ecology· 1

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Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 2 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Organism:multiple species· 1 Approach:statistical model· 1

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David M Geiser· 1 shared Harry C Evans· 1 shared João Araújo· 1 shared João P.M. Araújo· 1 shared Mayara LR Freitas· 1 shared Raquel G Loreto· 1 shared Simon L Elliot· 1 shared Thairine M Pereira· 1 shared

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2014-2014 · peak 3/yr

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David M Geiser

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Unravelling the diversity behind Ophiocordyceps unilateralis complex: Three new species of Zombie-Ant fungus from Brazilian Amazon

João Araújo, Harry C Evans, David M Geiser, William P Mackay, David P Hughes

The paper describes three new species of Ophiocordyceps fungi from Brazilian ants and uses molecular techniques to analyze their phylogenetic relationships.

bioRxiv · Sep 29, 2014Evolutionary Biology

Diversity of entomopathogens Fungi: Which groups conquered the insect body?

João P.M. Araújo, David P Hughes

The paper compiles extensive records of entomopathogenic fungi and water molds to compare their morphologies and ecological traits, highlighting their adaptations to infect diverse insect hosts.

bioRxiv · Apr 14, 2014 · PreprintEcology

3D mapping of disease in ant societies reveals a strategy of a specialized parasite

Raquel G Loreto, Simon L Elliot, Mayara LR Freitas, Thairine M Pereira, David P Hughes

The paper shows that 100% of Camponotus rufipes ant colonies in Brazil are infected by the fungal parasite Ophiocordyceps unilateralis s.l., which exploits social immunity by manipulating worker behavior to die at the colony entrance.

bioRxiv · Mar 27, 2014Evolutionary Biology