Deep sequencing of 16 Ixodes ricinus ticks unveils insights into their interactions with endosymbionts
Paulina Maria Lesiczka, Tal Azagi, Aleksandra I. Krawczyk, William T. Scott, Ron P. Dirks, Ladislav Šimo, Gerhard Dobler, Bart Nijsse, Peter J. Schaap, Hein Sprong, Jasper J. Koehorst
This study uses deep sequencing on 16 Ixodes ricinus ticks to analyze symbionts, revealing genome sequences, transmission modes, and genetic variability in Rickettsia helvetica.
mSystems · Jun 16, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology