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RNA-Seq and molecular docking reveal multi-level pesticide resistance in the bed bug.
BMC genomics - 6 Jan 2012
Mamidala Praveen, Wijeratne Asela J, Wijeratne Saranga, Kornacker Karl, Sudhamalla Babu, Rivera-Vega Loren J, Hoelmer Andrew, Meulia Tea, Jones Susan C, Mittapalli Omprakash
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BACKGROUND: Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are hematophagous nocturnal parasites of humans that have attained high impact status due to their worldwide resurgence. The sudden and rampant resurgence of C. lectularius has been attributed to numerous factors including frequent international travel, narrower pest management practices, and insecticide resistance. RESULTS: We performed a next-generation RNA sequencing...
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