Since the discovery of lysosomes more than 70 years ago, much has been learned about
the functions of these organelles. Lysosomes were regarded as exclusively degradative …

Larvicides based on the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis svar. israelensis (Bti) and
Lysinibacillus sphaericus are effective and environmentally safe compounds for the control …

Abstract Abstract Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus are the main vectors of highly
pathogenic viruses for humans, such as dengue (DENV), chikungunya (CHIKV), and Zika …

Mosquito-transmitted diseases account for about 500 000 deaths every year. Blocking these
pathogens in the mosquito vector before they are transmitted to humans is an effective …

This article presents an overview of paratransgenesis as a strategy to control pathogen
transmission by insect vectors. It first briefly summarises some of the disease-causing …

Ticks are ectoparasitic arthropods that necessarily feed on the blood of their vertebrate
hosts. The success of blood acquisition depends on the pharmacological properties of tick …

Plastic pollution is a major environmental problem. Small plastic particles (called
microplastics) have been reported to have pernicious effects on human and wildlife health …

Microbiome research has gained considerable interest due to the emerging evidence of its
impact on human and animal health. As in other animals, the gut-associated microbiota of …

The mosquito Aedes albopictus is one of the most dangerous invasive species. Its
worldwide spread has created health concerns as it is a major vector of arboviruses of public …

Scientists are rapidly developing synthetic gene drive elements intended for release into
natural populations. These are intended to control or eradicate disease vectors and pests, or …