Comparative genomic analysis of six Glossina genomes, vectors of African trypanosomes
Comparative genomic analysis of six Glossina genomes, vectors of African trypanosomes
Tsetse flies (Glossina sp.) are the vectors of human and animal trypanosomiasis throughout subSaharan Africa. Tsetse flies are distinguished from other Diptera by unique adaptations, including lactation and the birthing of live young (obligate viviparity), a vertebrate blood-specific diet by both sexes, and obligate bacterial symbiosis.