Restriction of <i>Wolbachia</i> Bacteria in Early Embryogenesis of Neotropical <i>Drosophila</i> Species via Endoplasmic Reticulum-Mediated Autophagy
Anton Strunov, Katy Schmidt, Martin Kapun, Wolfgang J. Miller
Abstract
All organisms are living in close and intimate interactions with microbes that cause conflicts but also cooperation between both unequal genetic partners due to their different innate interests of primarily enhancing their own fitness. However, stable symbioses often result in homeostatic interaction, named mutualism, by balancing costs and benefits, where both partners profit.
Topics & Concepts
WolbachiaBiologyIntracellular parasiteEndoplasmic reticulumSomaCell biologyHost (biology)AutophagyDrosophila (subgenus)GeneticsIntracellularGeneNeuroscienceApoptosisInsect symbiosis and bacterial influencesInsect and Arachnid Ecology and BehaviorInsect and Pesticide Research