March 2015 PMID 25673681

Who is the puppet master? Replication of a parasitic wasp-associated virus correlates with host behaviour manipulation.

Nolwenn M Dheilly, Fanny Maure, Marc Ravallec, Richard Galinier, Josée Doyon, David Duval, Lucas Leger, Anne-Nathalie Volkoff, Dorothée Missé, Sabine Nidelet, Vincent Demolombe, Jacques Brodeur, Benjamin Gourbal, Frédéric Thomas, Guillaume Mitta

Mentions

51
Peak: 3 in Sep 2020
across 5 sources since Jun 2019

Extended reach

440,877
potential audience

Total likes

111

Video views

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Jun 2019 – Aug 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The group shows clear interest through sharing links and discussing how the virus infects and manipulates host behavior, with tone ranging from curiosity to analytical engagement. Phrases like 'parasitic virus' and questions about the virus's role suggest an understanding and intrigue that support high interest and meaningful engagement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the connection between the virus and host behavior manipulation, showing general support for the study's findings.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions indicate high curiosity, with many posts sharing links and asking questions about the virus and its effects, reflecting strong interest.

EngagementHigh engagement

Users actively reference specific details from the publication, such as the virus's role in neurological changes and parasitic behavior, demonstrating deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some posts highlight the significance of understanding virus-host interactions, the overall impact appears moderate, emphasizing curiosity rather than immediate practical implications.

Abstract in brief

  • The study identifies a new RNA virus called Dinocampus coccinellae paralysis virus (DcPV) that infects the parasitoid wasp, which in turn affects its host, a ladybeetle, by causing neuropathy and paralysis during behavior manipulation.
  • DcPV is transmitted to the ladybeetle host during the wasp larval stage, replicates in its nervous tissue, and its presence correlates with the beetle's abnormal behavior, which can be reversed once the virus is cleared.
  • The findings suggest that the parasite's manipulation of host behavior is likely due to the virus replicating in the host’s brain, not by direct action of the wasp, opening new avenues for understanding parasitic behavior manipulation as potentially mediated by symbiotic viruses.]

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Matias Pandolfi
@MatiasPandolfi · X

Mariquitas zombi Son parasitadas por larvas de una avispa que deposita sus huevos en su interior y un virus que ataca su sistema nervioso y le causa parálisis. Así hacen que cuide sus capullos. Mientras las larvas de la avispa se la comen desde adentro. https://t.co/XJJH0fT7qO https://t.co/uQOl31BJbn

Sep 16, 2020 · 26 likes · 5 shares · 6,843 followers View post →
Kronk
@Plantecarnivore · X

@astropierre @agritof80 @DurocYann Ce virus peut aussi modifier le comportement de l'hôte, par exemple dans le cas de certaines coccinelles qui vont servir de "bouclier" immobile durant les quelques jours du stade nymphal de la guêpe juvénile ! https://t.co/BlPpKpP60T

Apr 27, 2021 · 12 likes · 1 share · 767 followers View post →
Elfa dos Insetos
@ElfaDosInsetos · X

Referências https://t.co/EwSWdOWUzc https://t.co/9hUkecJ064 https://t.co/r7are4fN63

Aug 5, 2024 · 6 likes · 90,694 followers View post →
Marie Treibert
@curiosiboite · X

Pour en savoir plus https://t.co/xO3CzPaUnI

Apr 28, 2021 · 6 likes · 11,928 followers View post →
Elfa dos Insetos
@ElfaDosInsetos · X

Pra quem ficou interessado em ler sobre o vírus que manipula o comportamento da joaninha e se ela sobrevive ou não, tem aqui nesse link https://t.co/9hUkecJ064

Apr 15, 2024 · 5 likes · 90,694 followers View post →
Dariusz Dziektarz
@ddziektarz · X

@tabulla_rassa Wirus się nazywa DcPV, więcej można poczytać w pracy: "Who is the puppet master? Replication of a parasitic wasp-associated virus correlates with host behaviour manipulation"

Jan 6, 2024 · 1 like · 37,926 followers View post →

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Elfa dos Insetos
@ElfaDosInsetos · X

Referências https://t.co/EwSWdOWUzc https://t.co/9hUkecJ064 https://t.co/r7are4fN63

Aug 5, 2024 · 6 likes · 90,694 followers View post →
Ray
@basalticboi · X

@TimothyJonas Apparently, the wasp harbors a paralytic virus in its oviduct, virus replicates in larvae and infects the ladybirds brain!

May 3, 2024 · 1,191 followers View post →
Elfa dos Insetos
@ElfaDosInsetos · X

@MarceloOG3 @DogCinza Amigo, achei aqui sobre como ela pode sobreviver https://t.co/9hUkecJ064

Apr 15, 2024 · 90,694 followers View post →
Elfa dos Insetos
@ElfaDosInsetos · X

Pra quem ficou interessado em ler sobre o vírus que manipula o comportamento da joaninha e se ela sobrevive ou não, tem aqui nesse link https://t.co/9hUkecJ064

Apr 15, 2024 · 5 likes · 90,694 followers View post →
tabula rasa
@tabulla_rassa · X

@ddziektarz https://t.co/CnWetYo84l

Jan 6, 2024 · 157 followers View post →
tabula rasa
@tabulla_rassa · X

@ddziektarz Trudno powiedzieć kto kogo wykorzystuje. Wygląda na symbiozę wirusa z pasożytem. https://t.co/CnWetYo84l https://t.co/ZCA5ffDweO

Jan 6, 2024 · 1 like · 157 followers View post →
Dariusz Dziektarz
@ddziektarz · X

@tabulla_rassa Wirus się nazywa DcPV, więcej można poczytać w pracy: "Who is the puppet master? Replication of a parasitic wasp-associated virus correlates with host behaviour manipulation"

Jan 6, 2024 · 1 like · 37,926 followers View post →
Eric Kater
@EricKaterfrog · X

@GreenJournal https://t.co/qYZso8f9Xi

Dec 26, 2022 · 37 followers View post →
Marie Treibert
@curiosiboite · X

Pour en savoir plus https://t.co/xO3CzPaUnI

Apr 28, 2021 · 6 likes · 11,928 followers View post →
Astropierre
@astropierre · X

RT @Plantecarnivore: @astropierre @agritof80 @DurocYann Ce virus peut aussi modifier le comportement de l'hôte, par exemple dans le cas de…

Apr 27, 2021 · 1 share · 88,097 followers View post →
Kronk
@Plantecarnivore · X

@astropierre @agritof80 @DurocYann Ce virus peut aussi modifier le comportement de l'hôte, par exemple dans le cas de certaines coccinelles qui vont servir de "bouclier" immobile durant les quelques jours du stade nymphal de la guêpe juvénile ! https://t.co/BlPpKpP60T

Apr 27, 2021 · 12 likes · 1 share · 767 followers View post →
Matías González
@matagonzalez86 · X

RT @MatiasPandolfi: Mariquitas zombi Son parasitadas por larvas de una avispa que deposita sus huevos en su interior y un virus que ataca…

Sep 16, 2020 · 5 shares · 1,201 followers View post →
Graciela Melgarejo
@gramelgar · X

RT @MatiasPandolfi: Mariquitas zombi Son parasitadas por larvas de una avispa que deposita sus huevos en su interior y un virus que ataca…

Sep 16, 2020 · 5 shares · 9,274 followers View post →
Matias Pandolfi
@MatiasPandolfi · X

Mariquitas zombi Son parasitadas por larvas de una avispa que deposita sus huevos en su interior y un virus que ataca su sistema nervioso y le causa parálisis. Así hacen que cuide sus capullos. Mientras las larvas de la avispa se la comen desde adentro. https://t.co/XJJH0fT7qO https://t.co/uQOl31BJbn

Sep 16, 2020 · 26 likes · 5 shares · 6,843 followers View post →
Irene Newton
@chicaScientific · X

Ros: Viruses are abundant in insects - what effect might they have? Here's one crazy example of behavioral change of a lady beetle after parasitoid oviposition mediated by a virus https://t.co/zKWYjkF634 #ASMicrobe

Jun 22, 2019 · 1 like · 6,060 followers View post →
Aglaia Bouma
@AglaiaBouma · X

@RoelofHut Hm, misschien is dat het. Het gaat om dit virus: https://t.co/Ifnwjh5hq6 Ik weet alleen niet of het immuunsysteem van de kever hier iets doet?

Jun 4, 2019 · 4,005 followers View post →