Vitellogenesis is pre-requisite to insect egg production and embryonic development after
oviposition. During insect vitellogenesis, the yolk protein precursor vitellogenin (Vg) is …

The synthesis of vitellogenin and its uptake by maturing oocytes during egg maturation are
essential for successful female reproduction. These events are regulated by the juvenile …

Background The insect gut harbors a variety of microorganisms that probably exceed the
number of cells in insects themselves. These microorganisms can live and multiply in the …

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that are generated in all eukaryotes and
viruses. Their role as master regulators of gene expression in various biological processes …

Epigenetics is commonly defined as the study of heritable changes in gene function that
cannot be explained by changes in DNA sequence. The three major epigenetic mechanisms …

Hematophagous female mosquitoes transmit numerous devastating human diseases,
including malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and others. Because of their obligatory …

MicroRNAs (miRNA) are a class of endogenous regulatory RNA molecules 21–24
nucleotides in length that modulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level via …

Obligatory blood-triggered reproductive strategy is an evolutionary adaptation of mosquitoes
for rapid egg development. It contributes to the vectorial capacity of these insects. Therefore …

Metamorphic transformation from larvae to adults along with the high fecundity is key to
insect success. Insect metamorphosis and reproduction are governed by two critical …

Background Mosquitoes are insects that vector many serious pathogens to humans and
other vertebrates. Most mosquitoes must feed on the blood of a vertebrate host to produce …