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Matty Knight

Researcher at George Washington University

Publications -  60
Citations -  2117

Matty Knight is an academic researcher from George Washington University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Biomphalaria glabrata & Schistosoma mansoni. The author has an hindex of 31, co-authored 59 publications receiving 1982 citations. Previous affiliations of Matty Knight include University of the District of Columbia & National Institute for Medical Research.

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Whole genome analysis of a schistosomiasis-transmitting freshwater snail.

Coen M. Adema, +120 more
TL;DR: Parts of phero-perception, stress responses, immune function and regulation of gene expression that support the persistence of B. glabrata are described and several potential targets for developing novel control measures aimed at reducing snail-mediated transmission of schistosomiasis are identified.
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Genetics of Biomphalaria glabrata and its effect on the outcome of Schistosoma mansoni infection.

TL;DR: The importance of the snail's genetics in categorizing resistance in this complex invertebrate is discussed, some recent molecular evidence that may help to understand several of the problems that still remain, and some challenges lying ahead for investigators in this field.
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Comparative gene analysis of Biomphalaria glabrata hemocytes pre- and post-exposure to miracidia of Schistosoma mansoni.

TL;DR: Investigation of transcription profiles in hemocytes of resistant snails pre- and post-exposure to Schistosoma mansoni suggested that parasite exposure caused an active metabolic response in the hemocytes, and identified transcripts showing 23-74% similarity to known reverse transcriptases (RT).
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The identification of markers segregating with resistance to Schistosoma mansoni infection in the snail Biomphalaria glabrata

TL;DR: DNA samples from individual F2 and F1 backcross progeny, segregating for either the resistant or susceptible phenotypes, were pooled (bulked segregant) to identify molecular markers associated with resistance to the parasite in the snail host.
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Isolation and characterisation of nucleic acids from the hydatid organisms, Echinococcus spp. (Cestoda).

TL;DR: The technique can now be used to analyse differential gene expression during development and differentiation of the hydatid organisms and to identify specific polypeptide antigens which may have potential as immunodiagnostic reagents.