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Wolbachia and Virus Protection in Insects

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Title Wolbachia and Virus Protection in Insects
Author Hedges, Lauren M.; Brownlie, Jeremy; O'Neill, Scott L.; Johnson, Karyn N.
Journal Name Science
Year Published 2008
Place of publication USA
Publisher American Association for the Advancement of Science
Abstract Wolbachia pipientis bacteria are common endosymbionts of insects that are best known for their ability to increase their prevalence in populations by manipulating host reproductive systems. However, there are examples of Wolbachia that exist in nature that seem to induce no reproductive parasitism trait and yet are able to invade populations. We demonstrate a fitness benefit for Wolbachia-infected insects that may explain this paradox. Drosophila melanogaster flies infected with Wolbachia are less susceptible to mortality induced by a range of RNA viruses. The antiviral protection associated with Wolbachia infection might be exploited in future strategies to reduce transmission of pathogens by insects.
Peer Reviewed Yes
Published Yes
Publisher URI http://www.aaas.org/
Alternative URI http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1162418
Copyright Statement Self-archiving of the author-manuscript version is not yet supported by this journal. Please refer to the journal link for access to the definitive, published version or contact the author[s] for more information.
Volume 322
Issue Number 5902
Page from 702
Page to 702
ISSN 0036-8075
Date Accessioned 2009-04-14
Date Available 2011-10-20T06:39:09Z
Language en_AU
Research Centre Environmental Futures Centre
Faculty Faculty of Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology
Subject Microbiology
URI http://hdl.handle.net/10072/26742
Publication Type Journal Articles (Refereed Article)
Publication Type Code c1

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