How to turn an organism into a model organism in 10 'easy'steps
BJ Matthews, LB Vosshall - Journal of Experimental Biology, 2020 - journals.biologists.com
Many of the major biological discoveries of the 20th century were made using just six
species: Escherichia coli bacteria, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Schizosaccharomyces …
species: Escherichia coli bacteria, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Schizosaccharomyces …
Olfactory systems across mosquito species
M Wheelwright, CR Whittle, O Riabinina - Cell and Tissue Research, 2021 - Springer
There are 3559 species of mosquitoes in the world (Harbach 2018) but, so far, only a
handful of them have been a focus of olfactory neuroscience and neurobiology research …
handful of them have been a focus of olfactory neuroscience and neurobiology research …
The olfactory basis of orchid pollination by mosquitoes
C Lahondère, C Vinauger, RP Okubo… - Proceedings of the …, 2020 - National Acad Sciences
Mosquitoes are important vectors of disease and require sources of carbohydrates for
reproduction and survival. Unlike host-related behaviors of mosquitoes, comparatively less …
reproduction and survival. Unlike host-related behaviors of mosquitoes, comparatively less …
The ion channel ppk301 controls freshwater egg-laying in the mosquito Aedes aegypti
Female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are deadly vectors of arboviral pathogens and breed in
containers of freshwater associated with human habitation. Because high salinity is lethal to …
containers of freshwater associated with human habitation. Because high salinity is lethal to …
[HTML][HTML] Geosmin attracts Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to oviposition sites
Geosmin is one of the most recognizable and common microbial smells on the planet. Some
insects, like mosquitoes, require microbial-rich environments for their progeny, whereas for …
insects, like mosquitoes, require microbial-rich environments for their progeny, whereas for …
Visual-olfactory integration in the human disease vector mosquito Aedes aegypti
C Vinauger, F Van Breugel, LT Locke, KKS Tobin… - Current Biology, 2019 - cell.com
Mosquitoes rely on the integration of multiple sensory cues, including olfactory, visual, and
thermal stimuli, to detect, identify, and locate their hosts [1–4]. Although we increasingly …
thermal stimuli, to detect, identify, and locate their hosts [1–4]. Although we increasingly …
Development of a pan-neuronal genetic driver in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes
The recent development of neurogenetic tools in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes is beginning to
shed light on the neural basis of behaviors that make this species a major vector of human …
shed light on the neural basis of behaviors that make this species a major vector of human …
The mosquito taste system and disease control
LS Baik, JR Carlson - … of the National Academy of Sciences, 2020 - National Acad Sciences
Mosquitoes are a widely diverse group of organisms, comprising∼ 3,500 species that live in
an enormous range of habitats. Some species are vectors of diseases that afflict hundreds of …
an enormous range of habitats. Some species are vectors of diseases that afflict hundreds of …
Implications of sublethal insecticide exposure and the development of resistance on mosquito physiology, behavior, and pathogen transmission
Simple Summary Mosquitoes are one of the greatest threats to human lives; they transmit a
wide range of pathogens, including viruses that cause lethal diseases. Mosquitoes are …
wide range of pathogens, including viruses that cause lethal diseases. Mosquitoes are …
Technological advances in mosquito olfaction neurogenetics
IV Coutinho-Abreu, OS Akbari - Trends in Genetics, 2023 - cell.com
Gene-editing technologies have revolutionized the field of mosquito sensory biology. These
technologies have been used to knock in reporter genes in-frame with neuronal genes and …
technologies have been used to knock in reporter genes in-frame with neuronal genes and …