Charissa de Bekker

The paper identifies a secreted protein that enhances the virulence of Beauveria bassiana against insect pests when overexpressed.

The paper identifies a novel fungal peptide from Ophiocordyceps that binds to scramblase channels in ants, disrupting motor coordination and olfactory systems.

This study compares the effects of two entomopathogens on the gut microbiota of carpenter ants, finding distinct impacts on microbial communities based on infection strategy.

The paper identifies a novel virus associated with the fungus Entomophthora muscae that may contribute to host manipulation in houseflies through interactions with fungal proteins.

The paper characterizes metabolomic changes in ants infected with a manipulating fungus and integrates these with genomic and transcriptomic data to identify mechanisms behind altered behavior.

The paper uses machine learning to predict protein-protein interactions between a zombie ant fungus and its host, identifying potential effectors and host targets involved in behavioral manipulation.

This study uses RNASeq to compare circadian gene expression in Ophiocordyceps camponoti-floridani and Beauveria bassiana, finding differences in rhythmic gene patterns linked to host behavior manipulation.

This study identifies differentially expressed genes in Ophiocordyceps fungi and their ant hosts, suggesting potential fungal effectors involved in manipulating ant behavior.