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Sandip De1, Chrysoula Kitsou1, Daniel E Sonenshine2
1Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA.
Trends in Genetics : TIG
|October 6, 2020
Abstract:
Ticks exist across diverse environments and transmit numerous pathogens. Due to their long and unique life cycles, these arthropods likely evolved robust epigenetic mechanisms that provide sustainable responses and buffers against extreme environmental conditions. Herein, we highlight how the study of the epigenetic basis of tick biology and vectorial capacity will enrich our knowledge of tick-borne infections.
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