Improved reference genome of Aedes aegypti informs arbovirus vector control
Female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes infect more than 400 million people each year with
dangerous viral pathogens including dengue, yellow fever, Zika and chikungunya. Progress …
dangerous viral pathogens including dengue, yellow fever, Zika and chikungunya. Progress …
Target enrichment of ultraconserved elements from arthropods provides a genomic perspective on relationships among H ymenoptera
Gaining a genomic perspective on phylogeny requires the collection of data from many
putatively independent loci across the genome. Among insects, an increasingly common …
putatively independent loci across the genome. Among insects, an increasingly common …
The hagfish genome and the evolution of vertebrates
F Marlétaz, N Timoshevskaya, VA Timoshevskiy… - Nature, 2024 - nature.com
As the only surviving lineages of jawless fishes, hagfishes and lampreys provide a crucial
window into early vertebrate evolution,–. Here we investigate the complex history, timing …
window into early vertebrate evolution,–. Here we investigate the complex history, timing …
A chromosome-scale assembly of the axolotl genome
JJ Smith, N Timoshevskaya, VA Timoshevskiy… - Genome …, 2019 - genome.cshlp.org
The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) provides critical models for studying regeneration,
evolution, and development. However, its large genome (∼ 32 Gb) presents a formidable …
evolution, and development. However, its large genome (∼ 32 Gb) presents a formidable …
Improved reference genome of the arboviral vector Aedes albopictus
Abstract Background The Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus is globally expanding and
has become the main vector for human arboviruses in Europe. With limited antiviral drugs …
has become the main vector for human arboviruses in Europe. With limited antiviral drugs …
Nix alone is sufficient to convert female Aedes aegypti into fertile males and myo-sex is needed for male flight
A Aryan, MAE Anderson, JK Biedler… - Proceedings of the …, 2020 - National Acad Sciences
A dominant male-determining locus (M-locus) establishes the male sex (M/m) in the yellow
fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti. Nix, a gene in the M-locus, was shown to be a male …
fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti. Nix, a gene in the M-locus, was shown to be a male …
Six novel Y chromosome genes in Anophelesmosquitoes discovered by independently sequencing males and females
AB Hall, Y Qi, V Timoshevskiy, MV Sharakhova… - BMC genomics, 2013 - Springer
Background Y chromosomes are responsible for the initiation of male development, male
fertility, and other male-related functions in diverse species. However, Y genes are rarely …
fertility, and other male-related functions in diverse species. However, Y genes are rarely …
The chromosome-scale genome assembly for the West Nile vector Culex quinquefasciatus uncovers patterns of genome evolution in mosquitoes
Background Understanding genome organization and evolution is important for species
involved in transmission of human diseases, such as mosquitoes. Anophelinae and …
involved in transmission of human diseases, such as mosquitoes. Anophelinae and …
Site-specific genetic engineering of the Anopheles gambiae Y chromosome
F Bernardini, R Galizi, M Menichelli… - Proceedings of the …, 2014 - National Acad Sciences
Despite its function in sex determination and its role in driving genome evolution, the Y
chromosome remains poorly understood in most species. Y chromosomes are gene-poor …
chromosome remains poorly understood in most species. Y chromosomes are gene-poor …
Identification of Mutant Genes and Introgressed Tiger Salamander DNA in the Laboratory Axolotl, Ambystoma mexicanum
MR Woodcock, J Vaughn-Wolfe, A Elias, DK Kump… - Scientific reports, 2017 - nature.com
The molecular genetic toolkit of the Mexican axolotl, a classic model organism, has matured
to the point where it is now possible to identify genes for mutant phenotypes. We used a …
to the point where it is now possible to identify genes for mutant phenotypes. We used a …