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The complete genome of Trypanosoma cruzi reveals 32 chromosomes and three genomic compartments [PDF]

BMC Genomics
Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease, exhibits remarkable genomic variability and possesses an expanded genome rich in multigene families.
G. Greif, M.L. Chiribao, F. Díaz-Viraqué, Carlos E. Sanz-Rodríguez, C. Robello   +4 more
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mSphere of Influence: Trypanosoma cruzi genome in 3D action [PDF]

mSphere
Luisa Berná works in the field of comparative and evolutionary genomics in unicellular eukaryotes. In this mSphere of Influence article, she reflects on how advances in three-dimensional genome organization have reshaped our understanding of parasite ...
Luisa Berná
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis evolution from monoresistance to pre-extensive drug resistance during a prolonged household outbreak [PDF]

Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is sensitive tool for the analysis of tuberculosis transmission and drug-resistance. We used WGS to analyze the Mycobacterium tuberculosis evolution from isoniazid monoresistance to MDR/preXDR during a prolonged household ...
G. Greif, C. Coithino, M.N. Bentancor, C. Robello   +3 more
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The role of lactic acid bacteria in the safety and quality of Minas artisanal cheeses

Revista do Instituto de Latícinios Cândido Tostes, 2021
Artisanal Minas cheese is a product that has a unique aroma, texture, and flavor, in addition, its production is part of a family tradition and culture.
Marina Barroso de Antônio, Beatriz Borelli   +1 more
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Insights into the Cell Division of Neospora caninum

Microorganisms, 2023
Neospora caninum is an apicomplexan protozoan parasite responsible for causing neosporosis in a range of animal species. It results in substantial economic losses in the livestock industry and poses significant health risks to companion and wild animals.
Ramiro Tomasina, Fabiana C. González, Soledad Echeverría, Andrés Cabrera, Carlos Robello   +4 more
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Reduced competence to arboviruses following the sustainable invasion of Wolbachia into native Aedes aegypti from Southeastern Brazil

Scientific Reports, 2021
Field release of Wolbachia-infected Aedes aegypti has emerged as a promising solution to manage the transmission of dengue, Zika and chikungunya in endemic areas across the globe.
João Silveira Moledo Gesto, Gabriel Sylvestre Ribeiro, Marcele Neves Rocha, Fernando Braga Stehling Dias, Julia Peixoto, Fabiano Duarte Carvalho, Thiago Nunes Pereira, Luciano Andrade Moreira   +7 more
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Overoxidation and Oligomerization of Trypanosoma cruzi Cytosolic and Mitochondrial Peroxiredoxins

Pathogens, 2023
Peroxiredoxins (Prxs) have been shown to be important enzymes for trypanosomatids, counteracting oxidative stress and promoting cell infection and intracellular survival.
María Dolores Piñeyro, María Laura Chiribao, Diego G. Arias, Carlos Robello, Adriana Parodi-Talice   +4 more
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Correction to: The influence of different sources of blood meals on the physiology of Aedes aegypti harboring Wolbachia wMel: mouse blood as an alternative for mosquito rearing

Parasites & Vectors, 2021
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.
Luana Cristina Farnesi, Fabiano Duarte Carvalho, Anna Paula Canuto Lacerda, Luciano Andrade Moreira, Rafaela Vieira Bruno   +4 more
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The influence of different sources of blood meals on the physiology of Aedes aegypti harboring Wolbachia wMel: mouse blood as an alternative for mosquito rearing

Parasites & Vectors, 2021
Background Aedes aegypti control programs have failed to restrain mosquito population expansion and, consequently, the spread of diseases such as dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya.
Luana Cristina Farnesi, Fabiano Dias Carvalho, Anna Paula Canuto Lacerda, Luciano Andrade Moreira, Rafaela Vieira Bruno   +4 more
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AG129 Mice as a Comprehensive Model for the Experimental Assessment of Mosquito Vector Competence for Arboviruses

Pathogens, 2022
Arboviruses (an acronym for “arthropod-borne virus”), such as dengue, yellow fever, Zika, and Chikungunya, are important human pathogens transmitted by mosquitoes. These viruses impose a growing burden on public health.
Lívia V. R. Baldon, Silvana F. de Mendonça, Flávia V. Ferreira, Fernanda O. Rezende, Siad C. G. Amadou, Thiago H. J. F. Leite, Marcele N. Rocha, João T. Marques, Luciano A. Moreira, Alvaro G. A. Ferreira   +9 more
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