Dopamine signaling drives skin invasion by human-infective nematodes
Ruhi Patel, Gloria Bartolo, Michelle L. Castelletto, Aracely Garcia Romero, Astra S. Bryant, George W. Agak, Elissa A. Hallem
This study identifies dopamine signaling as critical for skin penetration by nematodes and suggests potential drug targets to prevent infection.
Nature Communications · Aug 13, 2025Peer-reviewedNeuroscience