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 …

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 …

Introduction Dengue, as a neglected tropical disease, brings a heavy socioeconomic
burden. To provide tailored global prevention strategies, we analyzed the global trends and …

Arthropod-borne viruses (Arboviruses) continue to generate significant health and economic
burdens for people living in endemic regions. Of these viruses, some of the most important …

Wolbachia bacteria inhabit the cells of about half of all arthropod species, an unparalleled
success stemming in large part from selfish invasive strategies. Cytoplasmic incompatibility …

Dengue is currently the highest and rapidly spreading vector-borne viral disease, which can
lead to mortality in its severe form. The globally endemic dengue poses as a public health …

Plastic pollution is a major environmental problem. Small plastic particles (called
microplastics) have been reported to have pernicious effects on human and wildlife health …

Vector control methods are considered effective in averting dengue transmission. However,
several factors may modify their impact. Of these controls, chemical methods, in the long run …

Diseases transmitted by mosquitoes impose enormous burden towards human morbidity
and mortality. Over the last three decades, Brazil has suffered from severe Dengue …

All insects, including pest species, are colonized by microorganisms, variously located in the
gut and within insect tissues. Manipulation of these microbial partners can reduce the pest …