microRNA profiles of an ectoparasite mite Varroa destructor (Acari: Varroidae), the primary vector of Deformed Wing Virus (DWV) of the honey bee

Our aim is to predict the expression patterns of conserved and novel miRNAs in male and female Varroa destructor. This study provides insight into the physiological roles of miRNAs in gene regulatory networks and their biological function in the ectoparasitic mite. Identification of novel miRNAs provide a platform for the fundamental understanding of the role of miRNAs in the transmission of Varroa-borne viruses and other biological pathways