Essays about: "Eimeria tenella"
Found 2 essays containing the words Eimeria tenella.
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1. Dual RNA-seq analysis of gene co-expression and immune response mechanisms in chickens infected by Eimeria tenella
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildningAbstract : Coccidiosis caused by Eimeria parasites is a worldwide problem, affecting chickens and leading to great losses in the poultry industry. Current vaccines are costly and non-optimal, and the parasite has developed resistance to the anticoccidials in use. READ MORE
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2. Dual RNA-seq analysis of host-pathogen interaction in Eimeria infection of chickens
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildningAbstract : Eimeria tenella is a eukaryotic, intracellular parasite that, along with six other Eimeria species, causes coccidiosis in chickens. This disease can result in weight loss or even death and is estimated to cause 2 billion euros of damages to the chicken industry each year. While much is known of the life cycle of E. READ MORE