Kathleen McAuliffe Books
Kathleen McAuliffe is an American science journalist whose work has appeared in publications such as Discover, The Atlantic, and National Geographic. She specializes in writing about biology, neuroscience, and the intersection of science and society.
Known for: This Is Your Brain on Parasites: How Tiny Creatures Manipulate Our Behavior and Shape Society
Books by Kathleen McAuliffe
This Is Your Brain on Parasites: How Tiny Creatures Manipulate Our Behavior and Shape Society
In this fascinating exploration of the hidden world of parasites, science writer Kathleen McAuliffe reveals how microscopic organisms can influence the behavior of animals and humans alike. Drawing on cutting-edge research, she shows how parasites may affect everything from our moods and social interactions to cultural evolution. The book combines biology, psychology, and anthropology to illuminate the profound ways in which these unseen creatures shape life on Earth.
Read SummaryKey Insights from Kathleen McAuliffe
The Puppet Masters of the Animal Kingdom
The natural world abounds with chilling tales of mind control, and parasites are its most skilled manipulators. In ants, caterpillars, shrimp, and fish, parasitic invaders alter behavior so precisely it can feel mechanical, even cinematic. Consider the lancet liver fluke, whose larval form infects a...
From This Is Your Brain on Parasites: How Tiny Creatures Manipulate Our Behavior and Shape Society
Toxoplasma gondii: The Fearless Mouse and Beyond
Among all mind-controlling parasites, *Toxoplasma gondii* has captured imaginations most vividly. Its life cycle pivots on a crucial step: it can reproduce sexually only inside the intestines of a cat. To get there, it infects rodents, which cats prey upon. But instead of hiding from feline scent as...
From This Is Your Brain on Parasites: How Tiny Creatures Manipulate Our Behavior and Shape Society
About Kathleen McAuliffe
Kathleen McAuliffe is an American science journalist whose work has appeared in publications such as Discover, The Atlantic, and National Geographic. She specializes in writing about biology, neuroscience, and the intersection of science and society.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kathleen McAuliffe is an American science journalist whose work has appeared in publications such as Discover, The Atlantic, and National Geographic. She specializes in writing about biology, neuroscience, and the intersection of science and society.
Read Kathleen McAuliffe's books in 15 minutes
Get AI-powered summaries with key insights from 1 book by Kathleen McAuliffe.