Wasps

Teen paralyzed in freak accident while running away from wasp

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FRISCO, TX – In a shocking accident, a 13-year-old boy in Texas is now paralyzed after breaking his spine while trying to evade a wasp. Semyon Williams Jr., known as SJ, was swimming with his friend at a community pool in Old Orchard Park in Frisco when they came across the insect. In an attempt to dodge the hornet, the boys jumped into the pool, with Williams diving headfirst into the shallow end, which ended …

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**WASP VIRUS WEAPONS**: How Parasitic Wasps Evolved to Turn Deadly Viruses Into Biological Weapons

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Athens, Georgia – Entomologists at the University of Georgia have made a fascinating discovery involving a parasitic wasp called Microplitis demolitor. Researchers found that when the wasp’s ovary is punctured, viruses are released that resemble iridescent blue toothpaste. These viruses are not harmful but actually play a vital role in the wasp’s lifecycle by being injected into caterpillars alongside the wasp’s eggs, ultimately turning the caterpillar into a nursery for the wasp’s young. Known as …

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