Since its first report in Anopheles mosquitoes in 1950s, insecticide resistance has spread
very fast to most sub-Saharan African malaria-endemic countries, where it is predicted to …

Disease-transmitting vectors are living organisms that pass infectious agents from one
animal/human to another. The epidemiologically important vectors are usually …

Mosquitoes shift from detritus-feeding larvae to blood-feeding adults that can vector
pathogens to humans and other vertebrates. The sugar and blood meals adults consume …

Anopheles darlingi is a major malaria vector in the Amazon region and, like other vectors,
harbors a community of microorganisms with which it shares a network of interactions. Here …

Background The gut microbiota can facilitate host growth under nutrient-constrained
conditions. However, whether this effect is limited to certain bacterial species remains …

With the rapidly increasing popularity of 5G mobile technology, the effect of radiofrequency
radiation on human health has caused public concern. This study explores the effects of a …

Background Aedes aegypti, the main arboviral mosquito vector, is attracted to human
dwellings and makes use of human-generated breeding sites. Past research has shown that …

Background Larvicides are critical for the control of mosquito-borne diseases. However,
even sublethal exposure to a larvicide can alter development and life history traits, which …

The “Sterile Insect Technique”(SIT), a promising method to control Aedes albopictus, the
Asian tiger mosquito, is gaining increasing interest. Recently, the role of microbiota in …

Increased diversity in host-associated microbial communities often benefits animal health by
provisioning nutrients and protecting against pathogens. In contrast, whether the diversity of …