Wolbachia cifB induces cytoplasmic incompatibility in the malaria mosquito
K. L. Adams, D. G. Abernathy, B. C. Willett, E. K. Selland, M. A. Itoe, F. Catteruccia
This study shows that cifB alone can induce cytoplasmic incompatibility in Anopheles gambiae, while cifA can rescue fertility, suggesting a need for balance between the two genes for effective Wolbachia-mediated reproductive manipulation.
bioRxiv · Apr 20, 2021Microbiology