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Silencing of juvenile hormone‐related genes through RNA interference leads to molt failure and high mortality in the spongy moth

Insect Science, EarlyView.
The feasibility of using RNA interference to control the globally important quarantine pest, the spongy moth. Targeting genes related to JHs play an important role in the growth and development of insects. First, the open reading frames (ORFs) of Ldjhamt and Ldjheh were identified and characterized, and the target genes were cloned and double‐stranded ...
Wenzhuai Ji, Qing Xie, Xiaoxiao Chang, Juan Shi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Maltase 1 regulates DENV2 infection and life history in Aedes aegypti

Insect Science, EarlyView.
Our study employed CRISPR/Cas9 to generate a MAL1 knockout strain of Aedes aegypti, demonstrating that the absence of MAL1 significantly suppresses DENV2 replication in the midgut and impairs viral transmission. The mutation also altered life‐history (hatching/pupation/emerging rates and sex‐specific survival), identifying MAL1 as a novel target for ...
Man‐Jin Li, Jin Cheng, Ya‐Ming Zou, Quan‐Chao Liu, Ding Zhu, Ce‐Jie Lan   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Selection of mosquito life-histories: a hidden weapon against malaria? [PDF]

, 2012
Background There has recently been a substantial decline in malaria incidence in much of Africa. While the decline can clearly be linked to increasing coverage of mosquito vector control interventions and effective drug treatment in most settings, the ...
Ferguson, H., Lindsay, S.W., Lindsay, Steve W, Steve W Lindsay, Lyimo, Issa N, Briët, Olivier, Lyimo, I.N., Heather M Ferguson, Smith, T., Takken, W., Olivier Briet, Ferguson, H.M., Ferguson Heather M, Maire Nicolas, Takken, Willem, Ferguson, H. M., Lyimo, I. N., Smith, T. A., Takken Willem, Maire, Nicolas, Briet, O., Smith, T.A., Smith Thomas A, Lyimo Issa N, Briët Olivier, Lindsay Steve W, Issa N Lyimo, Smith, Thomas A, Thomas A Smith, Maire, N., Lindsay, S. W., Willem Takken, Ferguson, Heather M, Nicholas Maire   +33 more
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Iflaviruses in arthropods: when small is mighty

Insect Science, EarlyView.
Many arthropod species harbor iflaviruses, which often cause covert (asymptomatic) infections, but may still affect host fitness. We review the impact of iflaviruses on arthropod fitness, immunity, behaviour as well as the iflavirus’ host range, transmission, tissue tropism and the interactions with other microorganisms within arthropods.
Annamaria Mattia, Hannah‐Isadora Huditz, Monique M. van Oers, Vera I.D. Ros   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Author Correction: Transgenic refractory Aedes aegypti lines are resistant to multiple serotypes of dengue virus

Scientific Reports, 2022
Wei-Liang Liu, Chia-Wei Hsu, Shih-Peng Chan, Pei-Shi Yen, Matthew P. Su, Jian-Chiuan Li, Hsing-Han Li, Lie Cheng, Cheng-Kang Tang, Shih-Hsun Ko, Huai-Kuang Tsai, Zing Tsung-Yeh Tsai, Omar S. Akbari, Anna-Bella Failloux, Chun-Hong Chen   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

IMPACT OF HOUSE DESIGN ON THE ENTRY AND EXIT OF INSECT DISEASE VECTORS IN THE GAMBIA [PDF]

, 2010
The impact of house design on the entry and exit of insect vectors of disease in The Gambia House design may affect the exposure of the residents to vector-borne diseases in rural areas in Africa.
NJIE, MBYE
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Spatial and temporal distribution of Anopheles gambiae s.l. (Diptera: Culicidae) in two Tanzanian villages: implication for designing mosquito sampling routines. [PDF]

, 2002
This paper describes the spatial and temporal distribution of Anopheles gambiae s.l. Giles in two Tanzanian villages based on data collected from a five-month intensive mosquito sampling programme and analysed using Taylor's power law.
Lines, JD, Magbity, EB, E.B. Magbity, J.D. Lines   +3 more
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Effects of Vector Density on Blood Parasite Spread and Health Consequences for Avian Hosts: An Experimental Epidemiology Blueprint

Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.
In an experimental epidemiology setup, groups of pigeons were exposed to different numbers of infective malaria vectors. Vector number explained the speed of transmission, the final prevalence, and changes in host behavior. ABSTRACT Vector density plays a critical role in the transmission dynamics of vector‐borne diseases and thus in their health and ...
Nayden Chakarov, Tim Brandler, Kai Fischer, Carmen Schwietz   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Insight into eco-epidemiological traits of European native vector mosquitoes for disease transmission

Parasites & Vectors
Transmission risk of emerging and re-emerging mosquito-borne pathogens of major public health concern is increasing in countries at higher latitudes. Although considerable attention has been devoted to understanding how globalization and environmental ...
Oliver Chinonso Mbaoma, Stephanie Margarete Thomas, Andrew J. Macdonald, Carl Beierkuhnlein   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Geographical Characteristics of Culex tritaeniorhynchus and Culex orientalis Microbiomes in Korea

Insects
Mosquitoes, the primary vectors of arboviruses, harbor a diverse microbiome that plays a crucial role in their development, immunity, and vector competence. The composition of the mosquito microbiome is heavily influenced by the environment and habitats.
Jeong-Hyeon Lee, Hee-Il Lee, Hyung-Wook Kwon   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source