Article
Large-Scale Comparative Analyses of Tick Genomes Elucidate Their Genetic Diversity and Vector Capacities.
Cell - 3 Sept 2020
Jia Na, Wang Jinfeng, Shi Wenqiang, Du Lifeng, Sun Yi, Zhan Wei, Jiang Jia-Fu, Wang Qian, Zhang Bing, Ji Peifeng, Bell-Sakyi Lesley, Cui Xiao-Ming, Yuan Ting-Ting, Jiang Bao-Gui, Yang Wei-Fei, Lam Tommy Tsan-Yuk, Chang Qiao-Cheng, Ding Shu-Jun, Wang Xian-Jun, Zhu Jin-Guo, Ruan Xiang-Dong, Zhao Lin, Wei Jia-Te, Ye Run-Ze, Que Teng Cheng, Du Chun-Hong, Zhou Yu-Hao, Cheng Jing Xia, Dai Pei-Fang, Guo Wen-Bin, Han Xiao-Hu, Huang En-Jiong, Li Lian-Feng, Wei Wei, Gao Yu-Chi, Liu Jing-Ze, Shao Hong-Ze, Wang Xin, Wang Chong-Cai, Yang Tian-Ci, Huo Qiu-Bo, Li Wei, Chen Hai-Ying, Chen Shen-En, Zhou Ling-Guo, Ni Xue-Bing, Tian Jun-Hua, Sheng Yue, Liu Tao, Pan Yu-Sheng, Xia Luo-Yuan, Li Jie, Zhao Fangqing, Cao Wu-Chun
Abstract excerpt
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 assembled high-quality genomes of six ixodid tick species and further resequenced 678 tick specimens to understand three key aspects of ticks: genetic diversity, population structure, and pathogen distribution. We explored the genetic basis common...
Topics
- Animals
- Cell Line
- Disease Vectors
- Genetic Variation
- Host Specificity
- Tick-Borne Diseases