Viruses, cells and cancer challenge one of biology’s simplest questions: what exactly makes something alive? Examining these systems reveals why the boundary between living and nonliving may be far more complicated than it first appears.
Ariel Hu
Ariel Hu is a student at Troy High School. In her free time, she enjoys doing research, and she is currently exploring how fungal and bacterial interactions in the gut microbiome may be connected to Type 2 diabetes using metagenomic data and network analysis. She also enjoys playing the piano and writing, especially biology-inspired fiction.
10 parasites that sound like science fiction
Ten parasites that sound like they belong in science fiction—but are actually real. From fungi that manipulate ant behavior to crustaceans that replace fish tongues, discover ten extraordinary examples of how parasites can alter their hosts’ bodies, behavior and survival.