Single-cell RNA-seq reveals cellular dynamics and emergency hematopoiesis in banana shrimp Penaeus merguiensis hemocytes upon Yellow Head Virus infection

Key Points

• Emergency hematopoiesis is triggered in response to yellow head virus infection, impacting shrimp health.
• Single-cell RNA-seq data reveals significant changes in hemocyte behavior during viral infection.
• The cellular dynamics observed include alterations in gene expression essential for immune response.
• These findings underscore the importance of studying immune responses in aquatic species under viral threats.