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Dopamine signaling drives skin invasion by human-infective nematodes - Nature Communications

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By Ruhi Patel, Aracely Garcia Romero, Astra S. Bryant, George W. Agak, Gloria Bartolo
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Abstract Skin-penetrating nematodes are one of the most prevalent causes of disease worldwide. The World Health Organization has targeted these parasites for elimination by 2030, but the lack of preventative measures is a major obstacle to this goal. Infective larvae enter hosts through skin and blocking skin penetration could prevent infection. However, in order to prevent worm ingress via the skin, an understanding of the behavioral and neural mechanisms that drive skin penetration is required.
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