Genetic modification for the control of mosquitoes is frequently touted as a solution for a
variety of vector-borne diseases. There has been some success using non-insecticidal …

Mosquitoes have profoundly affected human history and continue to threaten human health
through the transmission of a diverse array of pathogens. The phylogeny of mosquitoes has …

Blood-feeding, which is necessary for most female mosquitoes to reproduce, provides an
opportunity for pathogen transmission. Blood-feeding is influenced by external factors such …

Abstract Mosquito-borne diseases (MBDs), like malaria and mosquito-borne viruses (MBVs),
have caused the deaths of millions of people. Their threat resides in the variety of …

Arboviruses receive heightened research attention during major outbreaks or when they
cause unusual or severe clinical disease, but they are otherwise undercharacterized. Global …

The invasive Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus is nowadays broadly distributed with
established populations in all continents except Antarctica. In the invaded areas, this …

The ability to distinguish between the abdominal conditions of adult female mosquitoes has
important utility for the surveillance and control of mosquito-borne diseases. However, doing …

Mosquitoes are primary vectors of pathogens impacting humans, wildlife, and livestock.
Among them, the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, stands out as an invasive species …

Wingbeat frequency may serve as a distinctive physical signature for identifying mosquito
species. However, variation in wingbeat frequency within species may compromise …

Abstract Background Mosquitoes (Culicidae), as disease vectors, represent a risk for human
health worldwide. Repeated introductions of alien mosquito species and the spread of …