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View article: Dehydrating microhabitats increase mite activity and intensify ectoparasitism of <i>Drosophila</i>
Dehydrating microhabitats increase mite activity and intensify ectoparasitism of <i>Drosophila</i> Open
Parasites interact with their host in variable environments that are often subject to water scarcity and dehydration. Drosophila fruit flies and associated ectoparasitic mites interact across a range of microhabitats, typically in decaying…
View article: Hemoglobin in the diet modulates post-blood feeding behavioral rhythms and gene expression in <i>Aedes aegypti</i>
Hemoglobin in the diet modulates post-blood feeding behavioral rhythms and gene expression in <i>Aedes aegypti</i> Open
Female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes rely on blood meals to acquire nutrients essential for egg development. However, blood ingestion also introduces physiological stressors—including thermal, osmotic, and oxidative stress—particularly during t…
View article: Daily activity rhythms, sleep and pregnancy are fundamentally related in the Pacific beetle mimic cockroach, <i>Diploptera punctata</i>
Daily activity rhythms, sleep and pregnancy are fundamentally related in the Pacific beetle mimic cockroach, <i>Diploptera punctata</i> Open
Sleep and pregnancy are contentious bedfellows; sleep disorders and disturbances are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, although much is still unknown about this relationship. Sleep and pregnancy have been studied in many models, …
View article: tRNA expression and modifications as critical components in the biology of blood-feeding arthropods
tRNA expression and modifications as critical components in the biology of blood-feeding arthropods Open
Alterations to the proteome are necessary for physiological processes in blood-feeding arthropods. To account for this, transfer RNA (tRNA) levels and chemical modifications are utilized for protein synthesis. Here, we discuss an overview …
View article: Parental exposure to wet and dry conditions shapes the viability and thermotolerance of eggs in <i>Aedes aegypti</i>
Parental exposure to wet and dry conditions shapes the viability and thermotolerance of eggs in <i>Aedes aegypti</i> Open
Aedes aegypti , a primary vector of dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, displays remarkable adaptability across ecological gradients. Central to this resilience is the egg stage, which must withstand fluctuating moisture and temperature conditi…
View article: Effect of prolonged dehydration stress on the vector competence of <i>Aedes aegypti</i> for Mayaro virus
Effect of prolonged dehydration stress on the vector competence of <i>Aedes aegypti</i> for Mayaro virus Open
Aedes aegypti is a competent vector for a variety of mosquito-borne viruses including Zika, chikungunya, Mayaro, yellow fever, and dengue, which cause debilitating diseases in animals and humans. It is highly invasive and is widely distrib…
View article: Biosealight: A Low-Cost, Compact, Autonomous, Low-Energy, High-Sensitivity Sensor for Detecting Marine Bioluminescence
Biosealight: A Low-Cost, Compact, Autonomous, Low-Energy, High-Sensitivity Sensor for Detecting Marine Bioluminescence Open
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View article: Thermal tolerance of Aedes aegypti mosquito eggs is associated with urban adaptation and human interactions
Thermal tolerance of Aedes aegypti mosquito eggs is associated with urban adaptation and human interactions Open
Climate change will profoundly affect mosquito distributions and their ability to serve as vectors for disease, specifically with the anticipated increase in heat waves. The rising temperature and frequent heat waves can accelerate mosquit…
View article: Cataract induction in an arthropod reveals how lens crystallins contribute to the formation of biological glass
Cataract induction in an arthropod reveals how lens crystallins contribute to the formation of biological glass Open
Lenses are vital components of well-functioning eyes and are crafted through the precise arrangement of proteins to achieve transparency and refractive ability. In addition to optical clarity for minimal scatter and absorption, proper plac…
View article: TcCARP3 modulates compartmentalized cAMP signals involved in osmoregulation, infection of mammalian cells, and colonization of the triatomine vector in the human pathogen <i>Trypanosoma cruzi</i>
TcCARP3 modulates compartmentalized cAMP signals involved in osmoregulation, infection of mammalian cells, and colonization of the triatomine vector in the human pathogen <i>Trypanosoma cruzi</i> Open
Trypanosoma cruzi is the causative agent of Chagas disease, a zoonotic infectious disease considered a leading cause of cardiomyopathy, disability, and premature death in the Americas. This parasite spends its life between a mammalian host…
View article: Sub-lethal pesticide exposure facilitates the potential northward range shifts of ticks by increasing cold tolerance and overwintering survival
Sub-lethal pesticide exposure facilitates the potential northward range shifts of ticks by increasing cold tolerance and overwintering survival Open
Pesticides are a primary tool for the control of harmful insects or other organisms throughout the world. Although most organisms are likely to encounter pesticides in the environment, little is known about the effects of these chemicals o…
View article: Shifted levels of sleep and activity during the night as mechanisms underlying ectoparasite resistance
Shifted levels of sleep and activity during the night as mechanisms underlying ectoparasite resistance Open
Parasites harm host fitness and are pervasive agents of natural selection capable of driving the evolution of host resistance traits. Previously we demonstrated evolutionary responses to artificial selection for increasing behavioral immun…
View article: Analysis, quantification and identification of in situ bioluminescence signals by an innovative sensor (CEMSOR2)
Analysis, quantification and identification of in situ bioluminescence signals by an innovative sensor (CEMSOR2) Open
Bioluminescence, the light emitted naturally by marine organisms, is the main light source in the mesopelagic zone. Nearly 75% of marine organisms, from the surface to the deep sea, use this capability for communication with diverse ecolog…
View article: Viviparity and obligate blood feeding: tsetse flies as a unique research system to study climate change
Viviparity and obligate blood feeding: tsetse flies as a unique research system to study climate change Open
Tsetse flies (Glossina species) are unique organisms that combine several remarkable traits: they are obligate blood feeders, serve as critical vectors for African trypanosomes, and reproduce through adenotrophic viviparity - a process in …
View article: Analysis, quantification and identification of in situ bioluminescence signals by an innovative sensor (CEMSOR2)
Analysis, quantification and identification of in situ bioluminescence signals by an innovative sensor (CEMSOR2) Open
Bioluminescence, the light emitted naturally by marine organisms, is the main light source in the mesopelagic zone. Nearly 75% of marine organisms, from the surface to the deep sea, use this capability for communication with diverse ecolog…
View article: Daily activity rhythms, sleep, and pregnancy are fundamentally related in the Pacific beetle mimic cockroach,<i>Diploptera punctata</i>
Daily activity rhythms, sleep, and pregnancy are fundamentally related in the Pacific beetle mimic cockroach,<i>Diploptera punctata</i> Open
Sleep and pregnancy are contentious bedfellows; sleep disorders and disturbances are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, although much is still unknown about this relationship. Sleep and pregnancy have been studied in many models, …
View article: Ancient origin of an urban underground mosquito
Ancient origin of an urban underground mosquito Open
Understanding how life is adapting to urban environments represents an important challenge in evolutionary biology. Here we investigate a widely cited example of urban adaptation, Culex pipiens form molestus , also known as the London Unde…
View article: Deployment and transcriptional evaluation of nitisinone, an <scp>FDA</scp> ‐approved drug, to control bed bugs
Deployment and transcriptional evaluation of nitisinone, an <span>FDA</span> ‐approved drug, to control bed bugs Open
BACKGROUND Bed bugs are blood‐feeders that rapidly proliferate into large indoor infestations. Their bites can cause allergies, secondary infections and psychological stress, among other problems. Although several tactics for their managem…
View article: Multiple blood feeding bouts in mosquitoes allow for prolonged survival and are predicted to increase viral transmission during dry periods
Multiple blood feeding bouts in mosquitoes allow for prolonged survival and are predicted to increase viral transmission during dry periods Open
View article: TcCARP3 modulates compartmentalized cAMP signals involved in osmoregulation, infection of mammalian cells, and colonization of the triatomine vector in the human pathogen<i>Trypanosoma cruzi</i>
TcCARP3 modulates compartmentalized cAMP signals involved in osmoregulation, infection of mammalian cells, and colonization of the triatomine vector in the human pathogen<i>Trypanosoma cruzi</i> Open
Trypanosoma cruzi is the causative agent of Chagas disease, a zoonotic infectious disease considered a leading cause of cardiomyopathy, disability, and premature death in the Americas. This parasite spends its life between a mammalian host…
View article: Impaired humidity sensing reduces tick survival by preventing water homeostasis
Impaired humidity sensing reduces tick survival by preventing water homeostasis Open
Off-host periods are critical for ticks, representing a period when environmental stress, particularly dehydration, can impact tick survival. To prevent dehydration, ticks must be able to detect and move into high humidity areas to allow f…
View article: Cataract induction in an arthropod reveals how lens crystallins contribute to the formation of ‘biological glass’
Cataract induction in an arthropod reveals how lens crystallins contribute to the formation of ‘biological glass’ Open
Summary Lenses are vital components of eyes, crafted through the precise arrangement of proteins to achieve transparency and focusing power, and placed appropriately within the eye for the retina to receive sharp, focused images. Maintaini…
View article: Revisiting the paradigm of anhematophagy in male mosquitoes
Revisiting the paradigm of anhematophagy in male mosquitoes Open
Female mosquitoes are reproductively obligate bloodfeeders which feed on vertebrate blood to obtain nutrients required for egg production (driving transmission of vector-borne pathogens in the process), and which rely on plant sugars for t…
View article: The impact of sugar diet on humidity preference, survival, and host landing in mosquitoes
The impact of sugar diet on humidity preference, survival, and host landing in mosquitoes Open
Mosquito-borne diseases have caused more than one million deaths each year. There is an urgent need to develop an effective way to reduce mosquito-host interaction to mitigate disease transmission. Sugar diets have long been linked to abno…
View article: Humidity as a zeitgeber for circadian entrainment of insect systems
Humidity as a zeitgeber for circadian entrainment of insect systems Open
Humidity levels, like light and temperature, fluctuate daily yet are less predictable; however, whether humidity entrains circadian clocks and enables animals to synchronize behaviors to environmental variations remains unknown. Here, we i…
View article: Tyrosine transfer <scp>RNA</scp> levels and modifications during blood‐feeding and vitellogenesis in the mosquito, <i>Aedes aegypti</i>
Tyrosine transfer <span>RNA</span> levels and modifications during blood‐feeding and vitellogenesis in the mosquito, <i>Aedes aegypti</i> Open
Mosquitoes such as Aedes aegypti must consume a blood meal for the nutrients necessary for egg production. Several transcriptome and proteome changes occur post‐blood meal that likely corresponds with codon usage alterations. Transfer RNA …
View article: Deployment and transcriptional evaluation of nitisinone, an FDA-approved drug, to control bed bugs
Deployment and transcriptional evaluation of nitisinone, an FDA-approved drug, to control bed bugs Open
Bed bugs are blood-feeders that rapidly proliferate into large indoor infestations. Their bites can cause allergies, secondary infections and psychological stress, among other problems. Although several tactics for their management have be…
View article: Multiple blood feeding bouts in mosquitoes allow for prolonged survival and are predicted to increase viral transmission during drought
Multiple blood feeding bouts in mosquitoes allow for prolonged survival and are predicted to increase viral transmission during drought Open
Survival through periods of drought is critical for mosquitoes to reside in semi-arid regions with humans. Dry conditions increase blood feeding propensity in mosquitoes, but it is unknown if dehydration-induced bloodmeals increase feeding…
View article: Developmental stage and level of submersion in water impact the viability of lone star and winter tick eggs during flooding
Developmental stage and level of submersion in water impact the viability of lone star and winter tick eggs during flooding Open
Female ticks deposit large egg clusters that range in size from hundreds to thousands. These clusters are restricted to a deposition site, usually under leaf litter and other debris. These sites can be exposed to periodic flooding, where t…
View article: Thermal tolerance of mosquito eggs is associated with urban adaptation and human interactions
Thermal tolerance of mosquito eggs is associated with urban adaptation and human interactions Open
Climate change is expected to profoundly affect mosquito distributions and their ability to serve as vectors for disease, specifically with the anticipated increase in heat waves. The rising temperature and frequent heat waves can accelera…