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Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences

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This cluster of papers explores the diverse interactions between insects and their microbial symbionts, with a focus on the role of Wolbachia and other bacterial endosymbionts in shaping insect biology, evolution, and vector competence. The papers cover topics such as genome evolution, host-pathogen interactions, symbiont-mediated protection, and the potential for using symbionts for insect pest and disease control.

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Wolbachia; endosymbionts; endosymbiotic bacteria; cytoplasmic incompatibility; symbiotic bacteria; Spiroplasma; host-symbiont interactions; insect-bacteria symbiosis; insect gut microbiota; Buchnera aphidicola; mosquito microbiome; insect symbionts; reproductive manipulation; insect microbiome; wsp gene; male-killing; Cardinium; Arsenophonus; Wolbachia pipientis; bacteriocytes; Buchnera; insect endosymbionts; host-symbiont coevolution; insect symbiosis; Hamiltonella defensa

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Morton address: 36183312972393639 · morton4x16-v1

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