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New Way to Conquer Disease-Causing Nematodes in Flies has Implications for Human Diseases
Flies developed protection through alternative form of evolution
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A dissected Drosophila fly, parasitized by a nematode, is shown. Nematodes invade female flies when they are young by burrowing through their skin and prevent them from producing eggs once they mature. However, when a female fly is also infected with a bacteria species called Spiroplasma, the nematodes grow poorly and no longer sterilize the flies.
Credit: J. Adam Fenster/University of Rochester
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Dr. Jaenke describes nematodes and the threats posed by them.
Credit: University of Rochester/National Science Foundation
Study results: Dr. Jaenke explains how flies protect themselves from disease-causing nematodes.
Credit: University of Rochester/National Science Foundation
Dr. Jaenke explains the implications of his study for fighting human diseases.
Credit: University of Rochester/National Science Foundation
This research is detailed in the July 9, 2010 issue of Science.
Credit: Copyright AAAS 2010
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