Generation of axenic Aedes aegypti demonstrate live bacteria are not required for mosquito development
The mosquito gut microbiome plays an important role in mosquito development and fitness,
providing a promising avenue for novel mosquito control strategies. Here we present a …
providing a promising avenue for novel mosquito control strategies. Here we present a …
Production of germ-free mosquitoes via transient colonisation allows stage-specific investigation of host–microbiota interactions
O Romoli, JC Schönbeck, S Hapfelmeier… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
The mosquito microbiota impacts the physiology of its host and is essential for normal larval
development, thereby influencing transmission of vector-borne pathogens. Germ-free …
development, thereby influencing transmission of vector-borne pathogens. Germ-free …
Mosquitoes rely on their gut microbiota for development
Field studies indicate adult mosquitoes (C ulicidae) host low diversity communities of
bacteria that vary greatly among individuals and species. In contrast, it remains unclear how …
bacteria that vary greatly among individuals and species. In contrast, it remains unclear how …
Aedes spp. and Their Microbiota: A Review
Aedes spp. are a major public health concern due to their ability to be efficient vectors of
dengue, Chikungunya, Zika, and other arboviruses. With limited vaccines available and no …
dengue, Chikungunya, Zika, and other arboviruses. With limited vaccines available and no …
The axenic and gnotobiotic mosquito: emerging models for microbiome host interactions
The increasing availability of modern research tools has enabled a revolution in studies of
non-model organisms. Yet, one aspect that remains difficult or impossible to control in many …
non-model organisms. Yet, one aspect that remains difficult or impossible to control in many …
Predaceous Toxorhynchites mosquitoes require a living gut microbiota to develop
Most species of mosquitoes are detritivores that feed on decaying plant and animal
materials in their aquatic environment. Studies of several detritivorous mosquito species …
materials in their aquatic environment. Studies of several detritivorous mosquito species …
Transcriptome Sequencing Reveals Large-Scale Changes in Axenic Aedes aegypti Larvae
Mosquitoes host communities of microbes in their digestive tract that consist primarily of
bacteria. We previously reported that Aedes aegypti larvae colonized by a native community …
bacteria. We previously reported that Aedes aegypti larvae colonized by a native community …
Larval habitat determines the bacterial and fungal microbiota of the mosquito vector Aedes aegypti
K Zouache, E Martin, N Rahola… - FEMS Microbiology …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Mosquito larvae are naturally exposed to microbial communities present in a variety of larval
development sites. Several earlier studies have highlighted that the larval habitat influences …
development sites. Several earlier studies have highlighted that the larval habitat influences …
Larval Diet Abundance Influences Size and Composition of the Midgut Microbiota of Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes
The midgut microbiota of the yellow fever mosquito Aedes aegypti impacts pathogen
susceptibility and transmission by this important vector species. However, factors influencing …
susceptibility and transmission by this important vector species. However, factors influencing …
Microbiome interaction networks and community structure from laboratory-reared and field-collected Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus, and Culex quinquefasciatus …
Microbial interactions are an underappreciated force in shaping insect microbiome
communities. Although pairwise patterns of symbiont interactions have been identified, we …
communities. Although pairwise patterns of symbiont interactions have been identified, we …