Video1-Dome1-Knockdown and Control (VIDEO)

University of Maryland

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On the right side is a control blacklegged nymphal tick with a normal body. In the nymph on the left, the protein DOME-1, which triggers the JAK/STAT pathway receptor was knocked down, causing developmental defects such as an abnormal and swollen body, translucent abdomen with undigested bloodmeal, unequal or rudimentary legs, and malformed mouthparts.

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Utpal Pal/ University of Maryland

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