Dietary shifts in infected mosquitoes suggest a form of self-medication despite benefits in uninfected individuals
Tiago G. Zeferino, Alfonso Rojas Mora, Armelle Vallat, Jacob C. Koella
The paper shows infected mosquitoes adjust their diet to reduce parasite load and extend lifespan, suggesting self-medication despite benefits in uninfected individuals.
Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences · Sep 1, 2025Peer-reviewedEvolutionary Biology