Genetic basis of triatomine behavior: lessons from available insect genomes
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
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108(supl.1): 63-73, 2013. tab, graf
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Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
Triatomines have been important model organisms for behavioural research. Diverse reports about triatomine host search, pheromone communication in the sexual, shelter and alarm contexts, daily cycles of activity, refuge choice and behavioural plasticity have been published in the last two decades. In recent times, a variety of molecular genetics techniques has allowed researchers to investigate elaborate and complex questions about the genetic bases of the physiology of insects. This, together with the current characterisation of the genome sequence of Rhodnius prolixus allows the resurgence of this excellent insect physiology model in the omics era. In the present revision, we suggest that studying the molecular basis of behaviour and sensory ecology in triatomines will promote a deeper understanding of fundamental aspects of insect and, particularly, vector biology. This will allow uncovering unknown features of essential insect physiology questions for a hemimetabolous model organism, promoting more robust comparative studies of insect sensory function and cognition.
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LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Comportement animal
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Triatominae
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Génome d'insecte
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Vecteurs insectes
Limites du sujet:
Animaux
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Thème du journal:
Médecine tropicale
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Parasitologie
Année:
2013
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Article
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descriptif de projet
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Fiocruz/BR
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