This Week in Parasitism
TWiP 262: Do schistosomes affect behavior?
Jul 29, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min · Episode 262 · 92.4 MB
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TWiP reviews research suggesting that schistosome infection affect behavior through the gut-brain axis, and Chuck Knirsch joins to reminisce about Dickson Despommier.
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Daniel Griffin, and Christina NaulaGuest: Chuck Knirsch
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