Parasites: From Foe to Friend
Wednesday 23rd Nov 2022, 9.30am
By definition, parasites are bad news. The word ‘parasite’ is used to describe any organism that lives on – or even in – another living being, benefitting at its expense. But, did you know, when it comes to the bacterial world, it is possible for a parasite to turn from an enemy into an ally? In fact, the original parasite can become a host bacterium’s very own bodyguard! Dr Georgia Drew from Oxford’s Department of Biology tells us more…
Find out more about this research on the King Lab website.
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Topics:Biology
