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Unique features of a global human ectoparasite identified through sequencing of the bed bug genome
- Source :
- Nature Communications, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2016)
- Publication Year :
- 2016
- Publisher :
- Nature Portfolio, 2016.
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Abstract
- The bed bug, Cimex lectularius, is a ubiquitous human ectoparasite with global distribution. Here, the authors sequence the genome of the bed bug and identify reductions in chemosensory genes, expansion of genes associated with blood digestion and genes linked to pesticide resistance.
- Subjects :
- Science
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20411723
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Nature Communications
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.1ddff0b328da4a45acaa2a66265f06db
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms10165