Two AgriLife Research entomologists co-author bedbug genome mapping paper
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Published in Nature Communications · View the paper (DOI)
A team of entomologists, including Dr. Ed Vargo and Dr. Spencer Johnston from Texas A&M AgriLife Research, has mapped the bedbug genome, revealing its unique features and ecological niche. The study identifies critical genes for survival, providing a valuable resource for developing new control targets.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Two AgriLife Research entomologists co-author bedbug genome mapping paper Texas A&M AgriLife Communications · Feb 2, 2016 · first to report
- Researchers sequence bedbug genome, find unique features North Carolina State University · Feb 2, 2016
- Genome of bed bug decoded University of Cologne · Feb 15, 2016