Combating mosquito-borne diseases using genetic control technologies
Mosquito-borne diseases, such as dengue and malaria, pose significant global health
burdens. Unfortunately, current control methods based on insecticides and environmental …
burdens. Unfortunately, current control methods based on insecticides and environmental …
The mosquito holobiont: fresh insight into mosquito-microbiota interactions
The holobiont concept was first developed for coral ecosystems but has been extended to
multiple organisms, including plants and other animals. Studies on insect-associated …
multiple organisms, including plants and other animals. Studies on insect-associated …
Insect pathogenic fungus interacts with the gut microbiota to accelerate mosquito mortality
G Wei, Y Lai, G Wang, H Chen, F Li… - Proceedings of the …, 2017 - National Acad Sciences
The insect gut microbiota plays crucial roles in modulating the interactions between the host
and intestinal pathogens. Unlike viruses, bacteria, and parasites, which need to be ingested …
and intestinal pathogens. Unlike viruses, bacteria, and parasites, which need to be ingested …
Microbiome interconnectedness throughout environments with major consequences for healthy people and a healthy planet
Microbiomes have highly important roles for ecosystem functioning and carry out key
functions that support planetary health, including nutrient cycling, climate regulation, and …
functions that support planetary health, including nutrient cycling, climate regulation, and …
Mosquitoes host communities of bacteria that are essential for development but vary greatly between local habitats
Mosquitoes are insects of interest because several species vector disease‐causing
pathogens to humans and other vertebrates. We previously reported that mosquitoes from …
pathogens to humans and other vertebrates. We previously reported that mosquitoes from …
Paratransgenesis: a promising new strategy for mosquito vector control
ABB Wilke, MT Marrelli - Parasites & vectors, 2015 - Springer
The three main mosquito genera, Anopheles, Aedes and Culex, transmit respectively
malaria, dengue and lymphatic filariasis. Current mosquito control strategies have proved …
malaria, dengue and lymphatic filariasis. Current mosquito control strategies have proved …
The microbiome modulates arbovirus transmission in mosquitoes
Highlights•Complex interactions occur within the mosquito holobiome that profoundly alter
the phenotype of the host.•Bacteria can enhance or suppress arbovirus transmission in …
the phenotype of the host.•Bacteria can enhance or suppress arbovirus transmission in …
Symbionts and gene drive: two strategies to combat vector-borne disease
Mosquitoes bring global health problems by transmitting parasites and viruses such as
malaria and dengue. Unfortunately, current insecticide-based control strategies are only …
malaria and dengue. Unfortunately, current insecticide-based control strategies are only …
Mosquito trilogy: microbiota, immunity and pathogens, and their implications for the control of disease transmission
P Gabrieli, S Caccia, I Varotto-Boccazzi… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
In mosquitoes, the interaction between the gut microbiota, the immune system, and the
pathogens that these insects transmit to humans and animals is regarded as a key …
pathogens that these insects transmit to humans and animals is regarded as a key …
Tick microbiome and pathogen acquisition altered by host blood meal
A Swei, JY Kwan - The ISME journal, 2017 - academic.oup.com
Lyme disease, a zoonotic disease, is the most prevalent vector-borne disease in the
Northern Hemisphere. Diversity of the vector (tick) microbiome can impact pathogen …
Northern Hemisphere. Diversity of the vector (tick) microbiome can impact pathogen …