Wolbachia Genome Stability and mtDNA Variants in Aedes aegypti Field Populations Eight Years after Release
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DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2020.101572
Abstract: Summary A dengue suppression strategy based on release of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes infected with the bacterium Wolbachia pipientis is being trialed in many countries. Wolbachia inhibits replication and transmission of dengue viruses. Questions remain regarding… read more here.
Keywords: genome stability; wolbachia genome; aedes aegypti; field ... See more keywords
wMel Wolbachia genome remains stable after 7 years in Australian Aedes aegypti field populations.
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DOI: 10.1099/mgen.0.000641
Abstract: Infection of wMel Wolbachia in Aedes aegypti imparts two signature features that enable its application for biocontrol of dengue. First, the susceptibility of mosquitoes to viruses such as dengue and Zika is reduced. Second, a… read more here.
Keywords: wolbachia genome; aedes aegypti; wmel genome; genome remains ... See more keywords