The Nix locus on the male-specific homologue of chromosome 1 in Aedes albopictus is a strong candidate for a male-determining factor

The Nix locus on the male-specific homologue of chromosome 1 in Aedes albopictus is a strong candidate for a male-determining factor

Abstract Background Global concern over the rapid expansion of the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, and its vector competence has highlighted an urgent need to improve currently available population control methods, like the Sterile Insect Technique. Knowledge of the sex determination cascade...

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Main Authors: Ludvik M. Gomulski, Marina Mariconti, Alessandro Di Cosimo, Francesca Scolari, Mosè Manni, Grazia Savini, Anna R. Malacrida, Giuliano Gasperi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Nix
sex determination
sex chromosome
intron retention
virus vector
control strategies
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-3215-8

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