Wolbachia
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Biologist duo brings Wolbachia curriculum to students, citizen scientists around globe
A curriculum directed by biologists Seth and Sarah Bordenstein is responsible for helping countless thousands of college students, schoolkids and citizen scientists worldwide contribute to research on microbes using cutting-edge technology. Read MoreJan 22, 2019
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Insect gene allows reproductive organs to cope with harmful bacteria
Bordenstein’s team studied Nasonia parasitic wasps, which are about the size of a sesame seed, and they serve as one of the best models to dissect and characterize the evolution of insect genomes. Read MoreMay 17, 2018
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Unraveling genetic mystery next step in Zika and dengue fight
How a bacteria hijacked insect fertility remained a mystery for five decades, until Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Seth Bordenstein and his team helped solve it. Read MoreApr 23, 2018
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New tool for combating mosquito-borne disease: insect parasite genes
Genes used by the insect parasite Wolbachia to control its hosts' reproduction can be used to help control the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, Zika and malaria. Read MoreFeb 27, 2017
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Virus carrying DNA of black widow spider toxin discovered
DNA related to black widow spider toxin been discovered in a phage that infects the bacterial parasite Wolbachia. It is the first time animal-like DNA has been found in a bacterial virus. Read MoreOct 11, 2016
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Bordenstein receives grant to study bacterial infections passed from mother to offspring
Seth Bordenstein, associate professor of biological sciences and pathology, microbiology and immunology, has been awarded a $950,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for research into the regulation of bacterial infections that are passed from mother to offspring. Read MoreApr 10, 2015
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Vanderbilt research featured in Science News’ top science story of 2013
The popular science magazine Science News has chosen a story featuring research by Vanderbilt's Seth Bordenstein and Robert Brucker as its top science story for the year. Read MoreJan 17, 2014
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LiveScience: ‘Mind-blowing’ bacteria reveal inner workings of some infectious diseases
According to Seth Bordenstein, assistant professor of biological sciences, studying Wolbachia has yielded some surprising new insights on microbial evolution that could help us understand, treat and prevent certain infectious diseases. "It's what gets me up every day and keeps me excited about doing this work." Read MoreMar 29, 2013