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Ben Hanelt is a Lecturer in the Department of Biology at the University of New Mexico. His research focuses on the coevolution of host-parasite interactions, particularly within the phylum Nematomorpha, and explores how parasites influence host immune systems and biodiversity.
- Education:
- PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2002), Advisor: John Janovy Jr.
- M.S., University of New Mexico (1997), Advisor: Eric S. Loker
- B.S., University of New Mexico (1995)
The Hanelt Laboratory investigates the biology of Nematomorpha (horsehair worms), emphasizing their coevolution with hosts like crickets. Notable studies include the impact of Paragordius varius on host physiology, such as immune responses and reproductive suppression, using techniques like MRI to visualize parasite development.
His work bridges parasitology, immunology, and evolutionary biology, with a focus on understanding host-parasite dynamics in natural systems.
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