Perspectives in Triatomine Biology Studies: "OMICS"-Based Approaches

This chapter focuses on "omics" disciplines used in molecular entomology, in the study of triatomines, including the use of genomics, transcriptomics, metagenomics, and metabolomics. We present an initial introduction to the different methodologies including the uptake of these methods in entomology. The challenges associated with the analysis of these big datasets are discussed along with a number of commonly used tools. Subsequently, a summary of studies published to date is presented followed by a perspective for future research utilizing these technologies to answer more complex biological questions, specifically addressing triatomine biology.