Scientists Have Sequenced the Genome of the Tick that Transmits Lyme Disease
An international team of scientists led by Purdue University has sequenced the genome of the tick that transmits Lyme disease, the most common vector-borne illness in North America. Ixodes scapularis, […]
Bed Bug Genome Map May Provide Clues for Controlling Them
An international research team has successfully mapped the genome of the bed bug (Cimex lectularius) to get a better understanding of its genetic makeup. The findings — by researchers from […]
Zika Virus Genome Sequence Published by the Institut Pasteur
Described for the first time in Uganda in 1947, Zika is an arbovirus belonging to the same family as dengue and yellow fever. These viral diseases are transmitted by mosquitoes […]
Researchers Have Sequenced the House Fly Genome
The house fly might be a worldwide pest, but its genome will provide information that could improve our lives. From insights into pathogen immunity, to pest control and decomposing waste, […]