Precursors of Sea Star Wasting: Immune and Microbial Disruption During Initial Disease Outbreak in Southeast Alaska
Andrew R. McCracken, Aly Rodger, Chanchal Saratkar, Sage Mariani Sularz, Sophia Brusch, Joaquin C. B. Nunez, Melissa H. Pespeni
The paper examines immune and microbial changes in sea stars during the early stages of Sea Star Wasting Disease, identifying immune activation and microbial shifts linked to disease onset.
Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences · Apr 22, 2026Peer-reviewedEcology