Genome sequencing and multi-stage, blood-feeding, and tissue-specific transcriptome atlas of the Rocky Mountain wood tick provide a critical resource for this vector

Author:

Tompkin, J, Saelao, P, Kruczalak, J, Yeo, H, Olafson, P, Sim, S, Oyen, K, Kelley, M, Corpuz, R, Scheffler, B, Geib, S, Childers, A, Chen, Weirauch, M, Dergousoff, S, Soghigian, J, Noh, and Benoit, J

Publication type:

Journal Article

Journal/Series title:

Insect Biochem Mol Biol.

URL:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965174826001700?via%3Dihub

Abstract:

Based on this analysis, we identified several gene groups that are involved in blood feeding. Furthermore, we establish sex- and developmental-stage-specific transcriptional profiles. Collectively, this study advances knowledge of D. andersoni biology and enables the development of strategies to limit the spread of diseases transmitted by this tick.