Parasitic wasps' genomes provides new insights into pest control, genetics

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 17:28 in Biology & Nature

Parasitic wasps kill pest insects, but their existence is largely unknown to the public. Now, scientists have sequenced the genomes of three parasitoid wasp species, revealing many features that could be useful to pest control and medicine, and to enhance our understanding of genetics and evolution.

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