Study on parasite manipulation featured at Brown University, New Atlas, and Marine Biological Laboratory

Our new paper in molecular ecology on parasite manipulation makes news at Brown University, New Atlas, and the Marine Biological Laboratory.

“Salt marshes are home to tiny crustaceans called amphipods that keep a low profile: Their gray-brown coloring helps them blend in with their surroundings, and they spend most of their time hiding under vegetation. But when amphipods are infected with a parasitic worm called a trematode, they turn bright orange and lose their tendency to run for cover when exposed. This bizarre behavior makes them stand out to predators — as well as to scientists.”