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  • Vector-borne diseases
  • Genomics
  • Entomology

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  • Chagas' disease is a neglected tropical infection transmitted by diverse triatomine bugs.
  • Genomic resources for triatomines lag behind those for other vectors like mosquitoes and ticks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the current state and future potential of triatomine genomics.
  • To identify critical gaps and opportunities in triatomine genomic research for Chagas' disease control.

Main Methods:

  • Leveraging recent advances in long-read sequencing and chromosome-level assemblies.
  • Investigating key triatomine traits relevant to disease transmission.

Main Results:

  • Genomic studies are beginning to enable research into triatomine domiciliation, dispersal, feeding, and insecticide resistance.
  • Significant gaps remain in species representation, transcriptomic data, genome editing, and population-scale studies.

Conclusions:

  • Triatomine genomics is at a pivotal stage with potential to significantly impact Chagas' disease surveillance and vector control.
  • Addressing current research gaps is essential to fully realize the potential of triatomine genomics.