Viruses That Make You Fly, Bacteria That Keep You On the Ground

ByCarl Zimmer
June 22, 2009

Yet more totally weird examples of parasites manipulating their hosts. Viruses make aphids sprout wings. Bacteria keep spiders from making silken balloons to float away from home. All the details are at Mystery Rays From Outer Space.

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