[HTML][HTML] The bacterial biome of ticks and their wildlife hosts at the urban–wildland interface
Advances in sequencing technologies have revealed the complex and diverse microbial
communities present in ticks (Ixodida). As obligate blood-feeding arthropods, ticks are …
communities present in ticks (Ixodida). As obligate blood-feeding arthropods, ticks are …
Bacterial community profiling highlights complex diversity and novel organisms in wildlife ticks
Abstract Ticks Acari: Ixodida transmit a greater variety of pathogens than any other blood-
feeding group of arthropods. While numerous microbes have been identified inhabiting …
feeding group of arthropods. While numerous microbes have been identified inhabiting …
Metatranscriptomic profiling reveals diverse tick‐borne bacteria, protozoans and viruses in ticks and wildlife from Australia
Tick‐borne zoonoses are emerging globally due to changes in climate and land use. While
the zoonotic threats associated with ticks are well studied elsewhere, in Australia, the …
the zoonotic threats associated with ticks are well studied elsewhere, in Australia, the …
[HTML][HTML] Illuminating the bacterial microbiome of Australian ticks with 16S and Rickettsia-specific next-generation sequencing
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) studies show that mosquito and tick microbiomes
influence the transmission of pathogens, opening new avenues for vector-borne pathogen …
influence the transmission of pathogens, opening new avenues for vector-borne pathogen …
[HTML][HTML] Biotic factors influence microbiota of nymph ticks from vegetation in Sydney, Australia
Ticks are haematophagous ectoparasites of medical and veterinary significance due to their
excellent vector capacity. Modern sequencing techniques enabled the rapid sequencing of …
excellent vector capacity. Modern sequencing techniques enabled the rapid sequencing of …
[HTML][HTML] The scale affects our view on the identification and distribution of microbial communities in ticks
Ticks transmit the highest variety of pathogens impacting human and animal health
worldwide. It is now well established that ticks also harbour a microbial complex of …
worldwide. It is now well established that ticks also harbour a microbial complex of …
[HTML][HTML] Bacteriome in ticks collected from domestic livestock in Kenya
Background: Metagenomics approaches are increasingly being utilized as “dipstick” for
microbial carriage. In this study, 16S rRNA metagenomics was used to probe for microbial …
microbial carriage. In this study, 16S rRNA metagenomics was used to probe for microbial …
[HTML][HTML] Unbiased characterization of the microbiome and virome of questing ticks
Due to their vector capacity, ticks are ectoparasites of medical and veterinary significance.
Modern sequencing tools have facilitated tick-associated microbiota studies, but these have …
Modern sequencing tools have facilitated tick-associated microbiota studies, but these have …
[HTML][HTML] Unravelling the Diversity of Microorganisms in Ticks from Australian Wildlife
Ticks and tick-borne pathogens pose a significant threat to the health and welfare of humans
and animals. Our knowledge about pathogens carried by ticks of Australian wildlife is …
and animals. Our knowledge about pathogens carried by ticks of Australian wildlife is …
Comparison of bacterial 16S rRNA variable regions for microbiome surveys of ticks
JL Sperling, KL Silva-Brandão, MM Brandão… - Ticks and tick-borne …, 2017 - Elsevier
Ticks vector diverse pathogenic bacteria that are important to identify in public health and
veterinary contexts. Technological advances in high throughput sequencing have given an …
veterinary contexts. Technological advances in high throughput sequencing have given an …