"Mind-Controlling Worms: Scientists Stunned by DNA Discovery"

Hairworms, parasitic critters known for their ability to "mind control" their hosts, have been found to be missing about 30% of the genes expected in animals, according to a study published in Current Biology. The researchers also discovered that hairworms lack cilia, which are present in a wide range of organisms. The findings raise questions about how hairworms survive without these biological features and suggest further research is needed to understand their unique characteristics.