Publications by authors named "T Gomez-Moracho"
Genome drafts of strains C2 and C3 isolated from honey bees in Spain.
Microbiol Resour Announc
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The text discusses a common parasite affecting honey bees, highlighting its significance in research.* -
- Two specific strains of the parasite, named C2 and C3, have their draft genome sequences reported, measuring approximately 27.15 Mbp and 26.94 Mbp.* -
- These genome sequences, obtained using the Illumina MiSeq platform, will aid in future studies related to comparative and functional genomics.*
Article Synopsis
- * The study focuses on the trypanosomatid parasite Lotmaria passim, which can form multicellular biofilms—a lifestyle that enhances its survival in harsh conditions.
- * Findings indicate that these parasites' biofilm formation increases their resistance to environmental stressors, which helps explain their prevalence and its potential impacts on honeybee populations.
Background: Trypanosomatid parasites are widely distributed in nature and can have a monoxenous or dixenous life-cycle. These parasites thrive in a wide number of insect orders, some of which have an important economic and environmental value, such as bees. The objective of this study was to develop a robust and sensitive real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) assay for detecting trypanosomatid parasites in any type of parasitized insect sample.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIncreasing evidence highlights the importance of diet content in nine essential amino acids for bee physiological and behavioural performance. However, the 10th essential amino acid, tryptophan, has been overlooked as its experimental measurement requires a specific hydrolysis. Tryptophan is the precursor of serotonin and vitamin B3, which together modulate cognitive and metabolic functions in most animals.
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