ID.UJ Research Support Module 2025

“Investigating the Influence of Wolbachia on Host Cell Morphology”

Wolbachia, an intracellular bacterium, is known for its diverse effects on host organisms, including reproductive manipulation and antiviral protection. It is known that Wolbachia interacts with the host cytoskeleton. This project aims to investigate the differential effects of various Wolbachia strains on host cell morphology, potentially shedding light on their influence on cellular function and Wolbachia pathogenicity. Understanding how different Wolbachia strains affect host cell morphology can provide insights into their broader impacts on host biology and disease.

This research may elucidate variations in viral titers observed in
previous studies and contribute to our understanding of Wolbachia -mediated antiviral mechanisms.