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[HTML][HTML] Genomic insights into the Ixodes scapularis tick vector of Lyme disease
Ticks transmit more pathogens to humans and animals than any other arthropod. We describe
the 2.1 Gbp nuclear genome of the tick, Ixodes scapularis (Say), which vectors pathogens …
the 2.1 Gbp nuclear genome of the tick, Ixodes scapularis (Say), which vectors pathogens …
Native microbiome impedes vertical transmission of Wolbachia in Anopheles mosquitoes
…, CW Nossa, RM Barry, JM Sakamoto… - Proceedings of the …, 2014 - National Acad Sciences
Over evolutionary time, Wolbachia has been repeatedly transferred between host species
contributing to the widespread distribution of the symbiont in arthropods. For novel infections …
contributing to the widespread distribution of the symbiont in arthropods. For novel infections …
[HTML][HTML] Investigating the viral ecology of global bee communities with high-throughput metagenomics
Bee viral ecology is a fascinating emerging area of research: viruses exert a range of effects
on their hosts, exacerbate impacts of other environmental stressors, and, importantly, are …
on their hosts, exacerbate impacts of other environmental stressors, and, importantly, are …
[HTML][HTML] Wolbachia Infections in Anopheles gambiae Cells: Transcriptomic Characterization of a Novel Host-Symbiont Interaction
The endosymbiotic bacterium Wolbachia is being investigated as a potential control agent
in several important vector insect species. Recent studies have shown that Wolbachia can …
in several important vector insect species. Recent studies have shown that Wolbachia can …
[HTML][HTML] Tick control in a connected world: challenges, solutions, and public policy from a United States border perspective
HS Tiffin, EG Rajotte, JM Sakamoto… - Tropical Medicine and …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Ticks are able to transmit the highest number of pathogen species of any blood-feeding
arthropod and represent a growing threat to public health and agricultural systems worldwide. …
arthropod and represent a growing threat to public health and agricultural systems worldwide. …
[HTML][HTML] Population and Demographic Structure of Ixodes scapularis Say in the Eastern United States
Introduction The most significant vector of tick-borne pathogens in the United States is Ixodes
scapularis Say (the blacklegged tick). Previous studies have identified significant genetic, …
scapularis Say (the blacklegged tick). Previous studies have identified significant genetic, …
Wolbachia Infections in the Cimicidae: Museum Specimens as an Untapped Resource for Endosymbiont Surveys
JM Sakamoto, J Feinstein… - Applied and Environmental …, 2006 - Am Soc Microbiol
Wolbachia spp. are obligate maternally inherited endosymbiotic bacteria that infect diverse
arthropods and filarial nematodes. Previous microscopic and molecular studies have …
arthropods and filarial nematodes. Previous microscopic and molecular studies have …
[HTML][HTML] A 117-year retrospective analysis of Pennsylvania tick community dynamics
D Pak, SB Jacobs, JM Sakamoto - Parasites & vectors, 2019 - Springer
Background Tick-borne diseases have been increasing at the local, national, and global
levels. Researchers studying ticks and tick-borne diseases need a thorough knowledge of the …
levels. Researchers studying ticks and tick-borne diseases need a thorough knowledge of the …
Geographic Distribution of Wolbachia Infections in Cimex lectularius (Heteroptera: Cimicidae)
JM Sakamoto, JL Rasgon - Journal of Medical Entomology, 2006 - academic.oup.com
Endosymbiotic Wolbachia bacteria have been previously shown to infect laboratory colonies
of the human bed bug, Cimex lectularius L. (Heteroptera: Cimicidae), but little information …
of the human bed bug, Cimex lectularius L. (Heteroptera: Cimicidae), but little information …
[HTML][HTML] Bunyaviruses are common in male and female Ixodes scapularis ticks in central Pennsylvania
The blacklegged tick Ixodes scapularis is widely distributed in the United States and transmits
multiple pathogens to humans, wildlife and domestic animals. Recently, several novel …
multiple pathogens to humans, wildlife and domestic animals. Recently, several novel …