A Gene for an Extended Phenotype

K. Hoover; M. Grove; M. Gardner; D. P. Hughes; J. McNeil; Jim Slavicek

doi:10.1126/science.1209199

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A Gene for an Extended Phenotype

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Authors:

K. Hoover, M. Grove, M. Gardner, D. P. Hughes, J. McNeil, Jim Slavicek

Year:

2011

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1209199

Source:

Science. Vol. 333 no. 6048 p. 1401 DOI: 10.1126/science.1209199

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Abstract

Manipulation of host behavior by parasites and pathogens has been widely observed, but the basis for these behaviors has remained elusive. Gypsy moths infected by a baculovirus climb to the top of trees to die, liquefy, and "rain" virus on the foliage below to infect new hosts. The viral gene that manipulates climbing behavior of the host was identified, providing evidence of a genetic basis for the extended phenotype. Additional Supporting Marterial available at https://www.nrs.fs.usda.gov/pubs/jrnl/2011/nrs_2011_hoover_002-supporting.pdf

Citation

Hoover, K.; Grove, M.; Gardner, M.; Hughes, D. P.; McNeil, J.;Slavicek, J. 2011. A Gene for an Extended Phenotype. Science. 333 (6048) p. 1401.