Opportunities and challenges in long-read sequencing data analysis
Long-read technologies are overcoming early limitations in accuracy and throughput,
broadening their application domains in genomics. Dedicated analysis tools that take into …
broadening their application domains in genomics. Dedicated analysis tools that take into …
Host–transposon interactions: conflict, cooperation, and cooption
RL Cosby, NC Chang, C Feschotte - Genes & development, 2019 - genesdev.cshlp.org
Transposable elements (TEs) are mobile DNA sequences that colonize genomes and
threaten genome integrity. As a result, several mechanisms appear to have emerged during …
threaten genome integrity. As a result, several mechanisms appear to have emerged during …
Mosquito vector competence for dengue is modulated by insect-specific viruses
RP Olmo, YMH Todjro, ERGR Aguiar… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Aedes aegypti and A. albopictus mosquitoes are the main vectors for dengue virus (DENV)
and other arboviruses, including Zika virus (ZIKV). Understanding the factors that affect …
and other arboviruses, including Zika virus (ZIKV). Understanding the factors that affect …
[HTML][HTML] Non-canonical odor coding in the mosquito
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are a persistent human foe, transmitting arboviruses including
dengue when they feed on human blood. Mosquitoes are intensely attracted to body odor …
dengue when they feed on human blood. Mosquitoes are intensely attracted to body odor …
3D genomics across the tree of life reveals condensin II as a determinant of architecture type
C Hoencamp, O Dudchenko, AMO Elbatsh… - Science, 2021 - science.org
We investigated genome folding across the eukaryotic tree of life. We find two types of three-
dimensional (3D) genome architectures at the chromosome scale. Each type appears and …
dimensional (3D) genome architectures at the chromosome scale. Each type appears and …
Large-scale comparative analyses of tick genomes elucidate their genetic diversity and vector capacities
N Jia, J Wang, W Shi, L Du, Y Sun, W Zhan, JF Jiang… - Cell, 2020 - cell.com
Among arthropod vectors, ticks transmit the most diverse human and animal pathogens,
leading to an increasing number of new challenges worldwide. Here we sequenced and …
leading to an increasing number of new challenges worldwide. Here we sequenced and …
A high-quality Ixodes scapularis genome advances tick science
Ixodes spp. and related ticks transmit prevalent infections, although knowledge of their
biology and development of anti-tick measures have been hindered by the lack of a high …
biology and development of anti-tick measures have been hindered by the lack of a high …
[HTML][HTML] Climate and urbanization drive mosquito preference for humans
The majority of mosquito-borne illness is spread by a few mosquito species that have
evolved to specialize in biting humans, yet the precise causes of this behavioral shift are …
evolved to specialize in biting humans, yet the precise causes of this behavioral shift are …
The enormous repetitive Antarctic krill genome reveals environmental adaptations and population insights
Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) is Earth's most abundant wild animal, and its enormous
biomass is vital to the Southern Ocean ecosystem. Here, we report a 48.01-Gb chromosome …
biomass is vital to the Southern Ocean ecosystem. Here, we report a 48.01-Gb chromosome …
Development of a confinable gene drive system in the human disease vector Aedes aegypti
Aedes aegypti is the principal mosquito vector for many arboviruses that increasingly infect
millions of people every year. With an escalating burden of infections and the relative failure …
millions of people every year. With an escalating burden of infections and the relative failure …