Chung-Hsiung Wang

Identification of a nucleocapsid protein (VP35) gene of shrimp white spot syndrome virus and characterization of the motif important for targeting VP35 to the nuclei of transfected insect cells.

The complete genome sequence of Perina nuda picorna-like virus, an insect-infecting RNA virus with a genome organization similar to that of the mammalian picornaviruses.

White spot syndrome virus (WSSV) PCR-positive Artemia cysts yield PCR-negative nauplii that fail to transmit WSSV when fed to shrimp postlarvae.

Complete sequence and structure of ribosomal RNA gene of Heterosporis anguillarum.

Chimeric polypeptide of thymidine kinase and thymidylate kinase of shrimp white spot syndrome virus: thymidine kinase activity of the recombinant protein expressed in a baculovirus/insect cell system.

Transcriptional analysis of the DNA polymerase gene of shrimp white spot syndrome virus.

Ribonucleotide reductase of shrimp white spot syndrome virus (WSSV): expression and enzymatic activity in a baculovirus/insect cell system and WSSV-infected shrimp.

The characterization of microsporidian isolates (Nosematidae: Nosema) from five important lepidopteran pests in Taiwan.

The novel organization and complete sequence of the ribosomal RNA gene of Nosema bombycis.

Genetic and phenotypic variations of isolates of shrimp Taura syndrome virus found in Penaeus monodon and Metapenaeus ensis in Taiwan.

The unique stacked rings in the nucleocapsid of the white spot syndrome virus virion are formed by the major structural protein VP664, the largest viral structural protein ever found.

Complete sequence and gene organization of the Nosema spodopterae rRNA gene.

Microarray and RT-PCR screening for white spot syndrome virus immediate-early genes in cycloheximide-treated shrimp.

An Endoreticulatus species from Ocinara lida (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) in Taiwan.

Characterization and polyhedrin gene cloning of Lymantria xylina multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus.

New cell lines from Lymantria xylina (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae): characterization and susceptibility to baculoviruses.

Phylogenetic analysis of two putative Nosema isolates from Cruciferous Lepidopteran pests in Taiwan.

A case for "StopGo": reprogramming translation to augment codon meaning of GGN by promoting unconventional termination (Stop) after addition of glycine and then allowing continued translation (Go).

A cell line (NTU-MV) established from Maruca vitrata (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae): Characterization, viral susceptibility, and polyhedra production.

The comparison of rDNA spacer regions of Nosema ceranae isolates from different hosts and locations.

Evidence from molecular markers and population genetic analyses suggests recent invasions of the Western North Pacific region by biotypes B and Q of Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius).

Imaging polyhedral inclusion bodies of nuclear polyhedrosis viruses with second harmonic generation microscopy.

Genomic and host range studies of Maruca vitrata nucleopolyhedrovirus.

Morphological and molecular studies of a microsporidium (Nosema sp.) isolated from the thee spot grass yellow butterfly, Eurema blanda arsakia (Lepidoptera: Pieridae).

A new microsporidian species, Vairimorpha ocinarae n. sp., isolated from Ocinara lida Moore (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) in Taiwan.

A new nucleopolyhedrovirus strain (LdMNPV-like virus) with a defective fp25 gene from Lymantria xylina (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) in Taiwan.

Characterization of a new insect cell line (NTU-YB) derived from the common grass yellow butterfly, Eurema hecabe (Linnaeus) (Pieridae: Lepidoptera) and its susceptibility to microsporidia.

Genomic sequencing and analyses of Lymantria xylina multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus.

A new cell line (NTU-SE) from pupal tissues of the beet armyworm, Spodoptera exigua (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is highly susceptible to S. exigua multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (SeMNPV) and Autographa californica MNPV (AcMNPV).

A new microsporidium, Triwangia caridinae gen. nov., sp. nov. parasitizing fresh water shrimp, Caridina formosae (Decapoda: Atyidae) in Taiwan.

A new spiroplasma isolate from the field cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus) in Taiwan.

Wolbachia infections of the butterfly Eurema mandarina interfere with embryonic development of the sawfly Athalia rosae.