Genome Sequence of the Tsetse Fly ( <i>Glossina morsitans</i> ): Vector of African Trypanosomiasis

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Tsetse flies are the sole vectors of human African trypanosomiasis throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Both sexes of adult tsetse feed exclusively on blood and contribute to disease transmission. Notable differences between tsetse and other disease vectors include obligate microbial symbioses, viviparous reproduction, and lactation. Here, we describe the sequence and annotation of the 366-megabase Glossina morsitans...

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• Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
• Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens
• Trypanosoma species research and implications