An invertebrate stomach's view on vertebrate ecology: Certain invertebrates could be used as “vertebrate samplers” and deliver DNA‐based information on many …
Recent studies suggest that vertebrate genetic material ingested by invertebrates (iDNA)
can be used to investigate vertebrate ecology. Given the ubiquity of invertebrates that feed …
can be used to investigate vertebrate ecology. Given the ubiquity of invertebrates that feed …
Status and prospects of DNA barcoding in medically important parasites and vectors
For over 10 years, DNA barcoding has been used to identify specimens and discern
species. Its potential benefits in parasitology were recognized early, but its utility and uptake …
species. Its potential benefits in parasitology were recognized early, but its utility and uptake …
Carrion fly‐derived DNA as a tool for comprehensive and cost‐effective assessment of mammalian biodiversity
S Calvignac‐Spencer, K Merkel, N Kutzner… - Molecular …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Large‐scale monitoring schemes are essential in assessing global mammalian biodiversity,
and in this framework, leeches have recently been promoted as an indirect source of DNA …
and in this framework, leeches have recently been promoted as an indirect source of DNA …
[HTML][HTML] Identifying transmission cycles at the human-animal interface: the role of animal reservoirs in maintaining gambiense human african trypanosomiasis
Many infections can be transmitted between animals and humans. The epidemiological
roles of different species can vary from important reservoirs to dead-end hosts. Here, we …
roles of different species can vary from important reservoirs to dead-end hosts. Here, we …
Identification of Bloodmeal Sources and Trypanosoma cruzi Infection in Triatomine Bugs (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) From Residential Settings in Texas, the United …
The host–vector–parasite interactions in Chagas disease peridomestic transmission cycles
in the United States are not yet well understood. Trypanosoma cruzi (Kinetoplastida …
in the United States are not yet well understood. Trypanosoma cruzi (Kinetoplastida …
[HTML][HTML] Unbiased Characterization of Anopheles Mosquito Blood Meals by Targeted High-Throughput Sequencing
Understanding mosquito host choice is important for assessing vector competence or
identifying disease reservoirs. Unfortunately, the availability of an unbiased method for …
identifying disease reservoirs. Unfortunately, the availability of an unbiased method for …
Host use patterns of Culicoides spp. biting midges at a big game preserve in Florida, USA, and implications for the transmission of orbiviruses
BL McGregor, T Stenn, KA Sayler… - Medical and …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Culicoides spp. biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) are vectors of pathogens that
have a significant economic impact on the livestock industry. White‐tailed deer (Odocoileus …
have a significant economic impact on the livestock industry. White‐tailed deer (Odocoileus …
[图书][B] Barcoding nature: shifting cultures of taxonomy in an age of biodiversity loss
C Waterton, R Ellis, B Wynne - 2013 - taylorfrancis.com
DNA Barcoding has been promoted since 2003 as a new, fast, digital genomics-based
means of identifying natural species based on the idea that a small standard fragment of any …
means of identifying natural species based on the idea that a small standard fragment of any …
How the zebra got its stripes: a problem with too many solutions
B Larison, RJ Harrigan… - Royal Society …, 2015 - royalsocietypublishing.org
The adaptive significance of zebra stripes has thus far eluded understanding. Many
explanations have been suggested, including social cohesion, thermoregulation, predation …
explanations have been suggested, including social cohesion, thermoregulation, predation …
[HTML][HTML] Unraveling host-vector-arbovirus interactions by two-gene high resolution melting mosquito bloodmeal analysis in a Kenyan wildlife-livestock interface
The blood-feeding patterns of mosquitoes are directly linked to the spread of pathogens that
they transmit. Efficient identification of arthropod vector bloodmeal hosts can identify the …
they transmit. Efficient identification of arthropod vector bloodmeal hosts can identify the …