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
Who is the puppet master? Replication of a parasitic wasp-associated virus correlates with host behaviour manipulation.
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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.
Most discussions acknowledge the connection between the virus and host behavior manipulation, showing general support for the study's findings.
The discussions indicate high curiosity, with many posts sharing links and asking questions about the virus and its effects, reflecting strong interest.
Users actively reference specific details from the publication, such as the virus's role in neurological changes and parasitic behavior, demonstrating deep engagement.
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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Most liked on X and Bluesky@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
Referências https://t.co/EwSWdOWUzc https://t.co/9hUkecJ064 https://t.co/r7are4fN63
Pour en savoir plus https://t.co/xO3CzPaUnI
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
@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"
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Neuroparasitology: Parasite Control of Insect Nervous Systems and Behavior
Neuroparasitology explores how parasites, from viruses to worms and parasitic wasps, can control insect behavior mainly through effects on their nervous system, sometimes without directly entering the brain. The field…
Virus-Driven Behavior Manipulation in Ladybirds by Parasitic Wasp Infection
The wasp injects a virus into its ladybird host, causing it to freeze and act as a guardian for the wasp's cocoon. This behavior reverses once the virus clears, indicating a virus-mediated manipulation of host behavior…
Referências https://t.co/EwSWdOWUzc https://t.co/9hUkecJ064 https://t.co/r7are4fN63
@TimothyJonas Apparently, the wasp harbors a paralytic virus in its oviduct, virus replicates in larvae and infects the ladybirds brain!
@MarceloOG3 @DogCinza Amigo, achei aqui sobre como ela pode sobreviver https://t.co/9hUkecJ064
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
@ddziektarz https://t.co/CnWetYo84l
@ddziektarz Trudno powiedzieć kto kogo wykorzystuje. Wygląda na symbiozę wirusa z pasożytem. https://t.co/CnWetYo84l https://t.co/ZCA5ffDweO
@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"
@GreenJournal https://t.co/qYZso8f9Xi
Pour en savoir plus https://t.co/xO3CzPaUnI
RT @Plantecarnivore: @astropierre @agritof80 @DurocYann Ce virus peut aussi modifier le comportement de l'hôte, par exemple dans le cas de…
@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
RT @MatiasPandolfi: Mariquitas zombi Son parasitadas por larvas de una avispa que deposita sus huevos en su interior y un virus que ataca…
RT @MatiasPandolfi: Mariquitas zombi Son parasitadas por larvas de una avispa que deposita sus huevos en su interior y un virus que ataca…
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
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
@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?
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