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PBIO Assistant Professor Astra Bryant interviewed by Discover Magazine

PBIO Assistant Professor Astra Bryant was featured in the latest issue of Discover Magazine. According to Bryant, a neuroscientist and parasitologist whose research focuses on the specialized behavioral and physiological responses of soil-transmitted parasitic nematodes, tapeworm larvae, most often associated with the intestinal tract, can migrate to other parts of the body, including the brain. The article was shared in the UW Today newsletter. Visit the Bryant Lab website to learn more about the fascinating world of worm research.