Nyssorhynchus darlingi genome-wide studies related to microgeographic dispersion and blood-seeking behavior

MVN Alvarez, DP Alonso, SM Kadri… - Parasites & …, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Background In Brazil, malaria is concentrated in the Amazon Basin, where more
than 99% of the annual cases are reported. The main goal of this study was to investigate …

Genetic diversity of Nyssorhynchus (Anopheles) darlingi related to biting behavior in western Amazon

M Campos, DP Alonso, JE Conn, JM Vinetz… - Parasites & vectors, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Background In the Amazon Basin, Nyssorhynchus (Anopheles) darlingi is the most
aggressive and effective malaria vector. In endemic areas, behavioral aspects of anopheline …

Microgeographical structure in the major Neotropical malaria vector Anopheles darlingi using microsatellites and SNP markers

M Campos, JE Conn, DP Alonso, JM Vinetz… - Parasites & vectors, 2017 - Springer
Background In recent decades, throughout the Amazon Basin, landscape modification
contributing to profound ecological change has proceeded at an unprecedented rate …

Evidence for family-level variation of phenotypic traits in response to temperature of Brazilian Nyssorhynchus darlingi

VM Chu, MAM Sallum, TE Moore, KJ Emerson… - Parasites & vectors, 2020 - Springer
Background Nyssorhynchus darlingi (also known as Anopheles darlingi) is the primary
malaria vector in the Amazon River Basin. In Brazil, analysis of single nucleotide …

Minimal genetic differentiation of the malaria vector Nyssorhynchus darlingi associated with forest cover level in Amazonian Brazil

C Prussing, KJ Emerson, SA Bickersmith… - PLoS …, 2019 - journals.plos.org
The relationship between deforestation and malaria in Amazonian Brazil is complex, and a
deeper understanding of this relationship is required to inform effective control measures in …

Exploring malaria vector diversity on the Amazon Frontier

BP Bourke, JE Conn, TMP de Oliveira, LSM Chaves… - Malaria journal, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Background Deforestation in the Amazon and the social vulnerability of its settler
communities has been associated with increased malaria incidence. The feeding biology of …

Seasonal genetic partitioning in the neotropical malaria vector, Anopheles darlingi

AF Angêlla, P Salgueiro, LHS Gil, JL Vicente, J Pinto… - Malaria Journal, 2014 - Springer
Background Anopheles darlingi is the main malaria mosquito vector in the Amazonia region.
In spite of being considered a riverine, forest-dwelling species, this mosquito is becoming …

Susceptibility of Field-Collected Nyssorhynchus darlingi to Plasmodium spp. in Western Amazonian Brazil

DP Alonso, MVN Alvarez, PEM Ribolla, JE Conn… - Genes, 2021 - mdpi.com
Mosquito susceptibility to Plasmodium spp. infection is of paramount importance for malaria
occurrence and sustainable transmission. Therefore, understanding the genetic features …

Population dynamics, structure and behavior of Anopheles darlingi in a rural settlement in the Amazon rainforest of Acre, Brazil

PR Moutinho, LHS Gil, RB Cruz, PEM Ribolla - Malaria journal, 2011 - Springer
Background Anopheles darlingi is the major vector of malaria in South America, and its
behavior and distribution has epidemiological importance to biomedical research. In Brazil …

Microsatellite data suggest significant population structure and differentiation within the malaria vector Anopheles darlingi in Central and South America

L Mirabello, JH Vineis, SP Yanoviak, VM Scarpassa… - BMC ecology, 2008 - Springer
Background Anopheles darlingi is the most important malaria vector in the Neotropics. An
understanding of A. darlingi's population structure and contemporary gene flow patterns is …