Publications by authors named "Mateus Antonio Berni"
Triatomine assassin bugs comprise hematophagous insect vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease. Although the microbiome of these species has been investigated to some extent, only one virus infecting Triatoma infestans has been identified to date. Here, we describe for the first time seven (+) single-strand RNA viruses (RpV1-7) infecting Rhodnius prolixus, a primary vector of Chagas disease in Central and South America.
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- Rhodnius prolixus is a significant vector for Chagas disease, and recent research sequenced its genome, improving gene annotations for 9,206 genes.
- This study involved analyzing around 228 million RNA-Seq reads, which identified over 2,000 new genes and increased the total gene count from 15,738 to 17,864.
- The findings reveal key gene expression changes during oogenesis, highlighting crucial factors for germline development and early embryonic processes, particularly in mature eggs where various signaling pathways are active.