Vyas, Ajai
Nanyang Assistant Professor
School of Biological Sciences
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore
Biography
Dr. Vyas, Ajai is affiliated to School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University. Dr. Vyas, Ajai is currently providing services as Assistant Professor. Dr. Vyas, Ajai has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific papers and presented works at many national and International conferences. Dr. Vyas, Ajai contributions have acclaimed recognition from honourable subject experts around the world. Dr. Vyas, Ajai is actively associated with different societies and academies. Dr. Vyas, Ajai academic career is decorated with several reputed awards and funding. Dr. Vyas, Ajai research interests include Interface of neurobiology (approach and avoidance behaviors) and parasitology (behavioural manipulation of host by parasites). Majority of the work will relate to behavioral manipulation of rodents by Toxoplasma..
Research Interest
Interface of neurobiology (approach and avoidance behaviors) and parasitology (behavioural manipulation of host by parasites). Majority of the work will relate to behavioral manipulation of rodents by Toxoplasma.
Publications
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Vyas A, Sapolsky R. (2010).Manipolation of host behaviour by Toxoplasma gondii: what is the minimum a proposed proximate mechanism shoold explain? Folia Parasitol (Praha). 2010 Jun;57(2):88-94. Review.
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House, P.K., Vyas, A., Sapolsky, R.M. (2011). Predator cat odors activate sexual arousal pathways in brains of Toxoplasma gondii infected rats. PLoS One, 6(8).
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Hari Dass, S.A., Vasudevan, A., Dutta, D., Soh, L., Sapolsky, R. M., Vyas, A. (2011) Protozoan Parasite Toxoplasma gondii Manipolates Mate Choice in Rats by Enhancing Attractiveness of Males. PLoS One 2011;6(11).
