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Dermo disease has been present in the southeastern United States and the Gulf of Mexico for decades, and more recently has extended its reach to Maine as a result of climate change. It slows growth in infected bivalves and increases the likelihood of mortality. While most studies of the disease focus on the interaction between the Perkinsus parasite and the host bivalve, this new research will study the relationship between viruses and parasites as an innovative strategy to better understand and manage the disease. [Source: Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences]
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