The macabre world of mind-controlling parasites

(Frontiers) Many parasites can control the behavior of their hosts -- sometimes in very gruesome ways. A new article published today describes some of the sophisticated interactions between a variety of parasites and their hosts, and highlights how the new field of neuro-parasitology could provide insights into the neurological basis for behavior and decision-making.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news