Insect guts present distinctive environments for microbial colonization, and bacteria in the
gut potentially provide many beneficial services to their hosts. Insects display a wide range …

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 …

The symbiotic microbiota profoundly affect many aspects of host physiology; however, the
molecular mechanisms underlying host-microbe cross-talk are largely unknown. Here, we …

The susceptibility of Anopheles mosquitoes to Plasmodium infections relies on complex
interactions between the insect vector and the malaria parasite. A number of studies have …

Animals live together with diverse bacteria that can impact their biology. In Drosophila
melanogaster, gut-associated bacterial communities are relatively simple in composition but …

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 …

The mosquito midgut is a hostile environment that vector‐borne parasites must survive to be
transmitted. Commensal bacteria in the midgut can reduce the ability of mosquitoes to …

Acetic acid bacteria (AAB) are being increasingly described as associating with different
insect species that rely on sugar-based diets. AAB have been found in several insect orders …

Aedes spp. are a major public health concern due to their ability to be efficient vectors of
dengue, Chikungunya, Zika, and other arboviruses. With limited vaccines available and no …

Flavescence dorée is a serious disease for European vine growers. Indeed, Flavescence
dorée causes yield losses and lower grape quality. As a consequence, Flavescence dorée …