host pathogen interaction
Gut Bacteria Enhance The Ability Of Fungi To Kill Mosquitoes
A mosquito’s gut bacteria can team up with invading fungi to kill their host.
Bacteria Attack With ‘Suicide Bombers’ (VIDEO)
Bacterial cells can quickly change from rod- to round-shaped and then explode, releasing cellular content into the surrounding environment to wreak more havoc.
How Toxoplasma Hides From The Immune System
Taking the brakes off the small G protein RabGDIα helps promote immunity against the parasite T. gondii in mice.
How Virus-Infected Cells Decide Whether To Fight Or Die
To die or not to die? Scientists have identified the genes involved in the decision to fight or commit suicide in cells infected with influenza viruses.
How Viruses Hijack Plants To Attract Pests
Begomoviruses can hijack host plant signalling pathways to attract more insect vectors, study says.
