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Zombie Ants and Fearless Mice: Parasites and the Brain
Content Provider | WatchKnowLearn |
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Description | Parasites can dramatically change the behavior of their hosts. A parasitic worm turns a tropical ant berry-red and causes it to climb high, attractive prey for birds, the worm’s next host. A mouse infected by toxoplasma gondii no longer fears cats – making it easier for the parasite to be eaten by its next host, a cat. A jewel wasp precisely injects neuro-toxins into its cockroach prey’s brain. These parasite manipulations can tell us how brains, including our own, work normally. |
Language | English |
Access Restriction | Open |
Rights License | Proprietary |
Subject Keyword | Microorganisms k-12 homeschool homeschooling home school parents educational videos k12 preK-12 Life Sciences Biology Science |
Content Type | Video |
Educational Role | Student Teacher |
Educational Use | Self Learning Lecture |
Time Required | PT54M47S |
Education Level | Class XI Class XII |
Pedagogy | Lecture cum Demonstration |
Resource Type | Video Lecture |
Subject | Microbial Diversity |