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Metagenomics, paratransgenesis and the Anopheles microbiome: a portrait of the geographical distribution of the anopheline microbiota based on a meta-analysis of reported taxa

Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2014
Anophelines harbour a diverse microbial consortium that may represent an extended gene pool for the host. The proposed effects of the insect microbiota span physiological, metabolic and immune processes.
Luis Martínez Villegas, Paulo Filemon Paolucci Pimenta   +1 more
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Genetic modification, characterization, and co-infection of Franken Sphingomonas and Anaplasma phagocytophilum in tick cells

STAR Protocols, 2023
Summary: Paratransgenesis through genetic manipulation of symbiotic or commensal microorganisms has been proposed as an effective and environmentally sound approach for the control of vector-borne diseases, including tick bite-related pathologies, and ...
Lorena Mazuecos, Almudena González-García, José de la Fuente   +2 more
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Improvement of colony management in insect mass‐rearing for sterile insect technique applications

Insect Science, Volume 32, Issue 5, Page 1476-1494, October 2025.
Abstract Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) applications against major insect pests and disease vectors rely on the cost‐effective production of high‐quality sterile males. This largely depends on the optimal management of target pest colonies by maximizing the benefits provided by a genetically rich and pathogen‐free mother colony, the presence of ...
Adly M.M. Abd‐Alla, Anne Geiger, David Haymer, Salvador Herrero, Johannes, A. Jehle, Fathiya Khamis, Pablo Liedo, Anna R. Malacrida, Flobert Njiokou, Thiago Mastrangelo, Soumaïla Pagabeleguem, Edwin M. Ramırez‐Santos, Vera I.D. Ros, Diego F. Segura, George Tsiamis, Brian L. Weiss   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Overview of microbial studies in sandflies and their progress toward development of paratransgenic approach for the control of Leishmania sp.

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases
During their whole life insects are exposed to the impact of different microbes from various sources. The role of microbes in the life of insects is of immense importance, and there is an ample of evidence showing that microbes can affect different ...
Slavica Vaselek
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Spatiotemporal changes in prevalence of Sodalis glossinidius, Spiroplasma spp. and trypanosome species in wild Glossina tachinoides from Sora‐Mboum animal African trypanosomiasis focus in northern Cameroon

Insect Science, Volume 32, Issue 5, Page 1713-1725, October 2025.
Abstract Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) has proven effective to reduce tsetse population density in large infected areas where animal African trypanosomosis (AAT) and human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) elimination was difficult to achieve. However, the decrease in mass production of insectary‐reared tsetse and the limited but incomplete knowledge on ...
Steve Feudjio Soffack, Tito T. Melachio Tanekou, Hugues C. Nana Djeunga, Oumarou Farikou, Ginette I. Kame Ngasse, Mureille C. Tchami Mbagnia, Murielle Wondji, Charles S. Wondji, Hager Khalil, Adly M. M. Abd‐Alla, Anne Geiger, Gustave Simo, Flobert Njiokou   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating paratransgenesis as a potential control strategy for African trypanosomiasis. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2013
Genetic-modification strategies are currently being developed to reduce the transmission of vector-borne diseases, including African trypanosomiasis. For tsetse, the vector of African trypanosomiasis, a paratransgenic strategy is being considered: this ...
Jan Medlock, Katherine E Atkins, David N Thomas, Serap Aksoy, Alison P Galvani   +4 more
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Understanding Dengue Underreporting: An Analysis of the Impacts for the World, Latin America and Brazil

The Scientific World Journal, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Notifiable diseases are legally designated due to their epidemic potential, requiring mandatory reporting by healthcare professionals to support public health surveillance and control. This narrative review analyzes weaknesses in the compulsory notification process, with emphasis on dengue, revealing critical gaps in surveillance systems and health ...
Carlos Letacio Silveira Lessa, Bianca Sampaio Dotto Fiuza, Katharine Valéria Saraiva Hodel, Cíntia Minafra, Marilda de Souza Gonçalves, Bruna Aparecida Souza Machado, Kalyani Sen   +6 more
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Microbiota‐driven vaccination in soft ticks: Implications for survival, fitness and reproductive capabilities in Ornithodoros moubata

Molecular Ecology, Volume 33, Issue 18, September 2024.
Abstract The Ornithodoros moubata (Om) soft tick, a vector for diseases like tick‐borne human relapsing fever and African swine fever, poses challenges to conventional control methods. With diminishing insecticide efficacy, harnessing the tick's microbiota through innovative approaches like microbiota‐driven vaccination emerges as a promising strategy ...
Ana Laura Cano‐Argüelles, Elianne Piloto‐Sardiñas, Apolline Maitre, Lourdes Mateos‐Hernández, Jennifer Maye, Alejandra Wu‐Chuang, Lianet Abuin‐Denis, Dasiel Obregón, Timothy Bamgbose, Ana Oleaga, Alejandro Cabezas‐Cruz, Ricardo Pérez‐Sánchez   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Insect–microbe interactions and their influence on organisms and ecosystems

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 14, Issue 7, July 2024.
Insect‐symbiont interactions can have a variety of impacts on organisms and the ecosystem. These multitrophic interactions can result in differential attraction of beneficial insects or natural enemies. Additinoally, these interactions can influence plant and/or soil health as well as microbiome composition.
Jocelyn R. Holt, Nathalia Cavichiolli de Oliveira, Raul F. Medina, Antonino Malacrinò, Amelia R. I. Lindsey   +4 more
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Diversity Of Bacteria In Breeding Water And Midgut Of Aedes Albopictus, And Determination Of Its Paratransgenic Candidates And Ovipositional Attractant [PDF]

, 2023
Researchers have started to focus on vector management and implementation of biological control to replace the hazardous effect of excessive insecticide usage.
Mohd Fadzlah, Fadhlina Hazwani
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