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View article: Endothelial-targeted CD39 prevents Toxin-induced Pulmonary Hypertension Mice
Endothelial-targeted CD39 prevents Toxin-induced Pulmonary Hypertension Mice Open
Disruption of the pulmonary endothelium by drugs, toxins, viruses (e.g., COVID-19), or bacterial sepsis can cause acute pulmonary vasculopathy leading to pulmonary hypertension and consequential heart failure. CD39 is a membrane-anchored e…
View article: Avocado Sustains a Complex of Neosilba spp. (Diptera: Lonchaeidae) in Veracruz, Mexico
Avocado Sustains a Complex of Neosilba spp. (Diptera: Lonchaeidae) in Veracruz, Mexico Open
Avocado (Persea americana Miller), a crop of major economic importance in Mexico, is threatened by several quarantine pests, and recent reports have suggested that the lance fly Neosilba batesi (Diptera: Lonchaeidae) may be responsible for…
View article: Epitope Profiling of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Antigen Provides a Novel Strategy for Developing ELISAs Specific for Different Spike Protein Variants in Bivalent Vaccine Formulations
Epitope Profiling of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Antigen Provides a Novel Strategy for Developing ELISAs Specific for Different Spike Protein Variants in Bivalent Vaccine Formulations Open
Background/Objectives: An initial COVID-19 candidate vaccine containing a purified ancestral SARS-CoV-2 spike antigen was characterized with an ELISA using recombinant monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) generated against this variant. Upon the e…
View article: Color and Attractant Preferences of the Black Fig Fly, <i>Silba adipata</i>: Implications for Monitoring and Mass Trapping of This Invasive Pest.
Color and Attractant Preferences of the Black Fig Fly, <i>Silba adipata</i>: Implications for Monitoring and Mass Trapping of This Invasive Pest. Open
The black fig fly, Silba adipata (Diptera: Lonchaeidae), is an invasive pest recently introduced to Mexico, where it has rapidly spread across fig-producing regions. Despite its economic importance, effective monitoring strategies r…
View article: Fecal Transmission of Nucleopolyhedroviruses: A Neglected Route to Disease?
Fecal Transmission of Nucleopolyhedroviruses: A Neglected Route to Disease? Open
Nucleopolyhedroviruses of lepidopteran larvae (Alphabaculovirus, Baculoviridae) form the basis for effective and highly selective biological insecticides for the control of caterpillar pests of greenhouse and field crops and forests. Horiz…
View article: Designing a Potential NASA Fermi Orbit Change
Designing a Potential NASA Fermi Orbit Change Open
The Fermi Gamma ray Space Telescope, launched in 2008, has over 16 years of operations providing gamma ray (8 keV to 300 Gev) spectra science observations of cosmic phenomena. It continues to provide invaluable research for the astrophysic…
View article: Correction: López-Ferber et al. Baculovirus Genetic Diversity and Population Structure. Viruses 2025, 17, 142
Correction: López-Ferber et al. Baculovirus Genetic Diversity and Population Structure. Viruses 2025, 17, 142 Open
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View article: Sexual Development of Silba adipata (Diptera: Lonchaeidae): Effects of Diet, Ultraviolet Light and Fig Latex
Sexual Development of Silba adipata (Diptera: Lonchaeidae): Effects of Diet, Ultraviolet Light and Fig Latex Open
The black fig fly, Silba adipata McAlpine (Diptera: Lonchaeidae), is a monophagous invasive pest of fig crops. Its recent detection in Mexico has highlighted the urgent need for control strategies. However, efforts to study and manage this…
View article: A Complex of Lance Flies (Diptera: Lonchaeidae) Infesting Figs in Veracruz, Mexico, with the Description of a New Species
A Complex of Lance Flies (Diptera: Lonchaeidae) Infesting Figs in Veracruz, Mexico, with the Description of a New Species Open
The black fig fly, Silba adipata, and a complex of Neosilba species have emerged as major fig pests in Veracruz, Mexico. To assess infestation patterns and species composition, we sampled figs during one production cycle (March–October 202…
View article: Fecal Transmission of Spodoptera frugiperda Multiple Nucleopolyhedrovirus (SfMNPV; Baculoviridae)
Fecal Transmission of Spodoptera frugiperda Multiple Nucleopolyhedrovirus (SfMNPV; Baculoviridae) Open
The production of viable nucleopolyhedrovirus in the feces of infected lepidopteran larvae represents a poorly understood route for virus transmission prior to host death. In the present study, we examined the presence of viable virus in t…
View article: BYU-Idaho Colloquium Presentation
BYU-Idaho Colloquium Presentation Open
A brief overview of the Transient test reactor facility (TREAT), what working at TREAT entails and a brief overview of current and recently finished experiment campaigns.
View article: Baculovirus Genetic Diversity and Population Structure
Baculovirus Genetic Diversity and Population Structure Open
Baculoviruses can naturally regulate lepidopteran populations and are used as biological insecticides. The genetic diversity of these viruses affects their survival and efficacy in pest control. For nucleopolyhedroviruses, occlusion-derive…
View article: The National Identification Registry (NIR) and its relevance to national and special elections in Liberia
The National Identification Registry (NIR) and its relevance to national and special elections in Liberia Open
View article: Prevalence of Babesia microti Co-Infection with Other Tick-Borne Pathogens in Pennsylvania
Prevalence of Babesia microti Co-Infection with Other Tick-Borne Pathogens in Pennsylvania Open
Babesia microti is a protozoan that infects red blood cells, causing hemolytic anemia and flu-like symptoms in humans. Understanding co-infections is crucial for the better diagnosis, treatment, and management of tick-borne diseases. This …
View article: Formulation Development of a COVID-19 Recombinant Spike Protein-Based Vaccine
Formulation Development of a COVID-19 Recombinant Spike Protein-Based Vaccine Open
The purpose of this study was to develop a formulation for a recombinant prefusion spike protein vaccine against SARS-CoV-2. It was found that the spike protein was susceptible to aggregation due to mechanical stress. Therefore, formulatio…
View article: A Geochemical Mechanism for >10 m Apparent Downward Offsets of Magnetic Reversals Inferred From Comparison of Two Scotia Sea Drill Sites
A Geochemical Mechanism for >10 m Apparent Downward Offsets of Magnetic Reversals Inferred From Comparison of Two Scotia Sea Drill Sites Open
We document an apparent downward displacement of the Matuyama‐Brunhes magnetic reversal by ∼20 m at Scotia Sea International Ocean Discovery Program Site U1538 (Pirie Basin) by comparison with the well‐defined paleomagnetic record at nearb…
View article: A qPCR Assay for the Quantification of Selected Genotypic Variants of Spodoptera frugiperda Multiple Nucleopolyhedrovirus (Baculoviridae)
A qPCR Assay for the Quantification of Selected Genotypic Variants of Spodoptera frugiperda Multiple Nucleopolyhedrovirus (Baculoviridae) Open
Alphabaculoviruses are lethal dsDNA viruses of Lepidoptera that have high genetic diversity and are transmitted in aggregates within proteinaceous occlusion bodies. This mode of transmission has implications for their efficacy as biologica…
View article: Correction: Water stress decreases the biocontrol efficacy of a nucleopolyhedrovirus against the fall armyworm on maize
Correction: Water stress decreases the biocontrol efficacy of a nucleopolyhedrovirus against the fall armyworm on maize Open
View article: Water stress decreases the biocontrol efficacy of a nucleopolyhedrovirus against the fall armyworm on maize
Water stress decreases the biocontrol efficacy of a nucleopolyhedrovirus against the fall armyworm on maize Open
Drought events are expected to limit crop productivity in the context of current climate change. Drought is also likely to affect multitrophic interactions such as those involving plants, phytophagous insects and their natural enemies. We …
View article: Can low concentration flufenoxuron treatment increase the pathogenicity or production of nucleopolyhedrovirus occlusion bodies in Spodoptera exigua (Hübner) or Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)?
Can low concentration flufenoxuron treatment increase the pathogenicity or production of nucleopolyhedrovirus occlusion bodies in Spodoptera exigua (Hübner) or Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)? Open
Nucleopolyhedroviruses (Baculoviridae) are lethal pathogens that naturally infect lepidopteran larvae. The chitin synthesis inhibitor flufenoxuron has been reported to potentiate the insecticidal properties of nucleopolyhedrovirus occlusio…
View article: Biology and Ecology of Delia planipalpis (Stein) (Diptera: Anthomyiidae), an Emerging Pest of Broccoli in Mexico
Biology and Ecology of Delia planipalpis (Stein) (Diptera: Anthomyiidae), an Emerging Pest of Broccoli in Mexico Open
Delia planipalpis (Stein) (Diptera: Anthomyiidae) is a pest of crucifers, such as broccoli, radish, cauliflower, turnip and cabbage. It has been recently described in Mexico as a significant emerging pest of broccoli. Due the lack of knowl…
View article: Insecticidal Traits of Variants in a Genotypically Diverse Natural Isolate of Anticarsia Gemmatalis Multiple Nucleopolyhedrovirus (AgMNPV)
Insecticidal Traits of Variants in a Genotypically Diverse Natural Isolate of Anticarsia Gemmatalis Multiple Nucleopolyhedrovirus (AgMNPV) Open
Outbreaks of Anticarsia gemmatalis (Hübner, 1818) (Lepidoptera: Erebidae), a major pest of soybean, can be controlled below economic thresholds with methods that do not involve the application of synthetic insecticides. Formulations based …
View article: Insecticidal Traits of Variants in a Genotypically Diverse Natural Isolate of <em>Anticarsia gemmatalis</em> Multiple Nucleopolyhedrovirus (AgMNPV)
Insecticidal Traits of Variants in a Genotypically Diverse Natural Isolate of <em>Anticarsia gemmatalis</em> Multiple Nucleopolyhedrovirus (AgMNPV) Open
Outbreaks of Anticarsia gemmatalis (Hübner, 1818) (Lepidoptera: Erebidae), a major pest of soybean, can be controlled below economic thresholds with methods that do not involve the application of synthetic insecticides. Formulations b…
View article: Soil as an Environmental Reservoir for Baculoviruses: Persistence, Dispersal and Role in Pest Control
Soil as an Environmental Reservoir for Baculoviruses: Persistence, Dispersal and Role in Pest Control Open
Baculoviruses are DNA viruses that can naturally control insects and form the basis for a range of biological insecticides. These viruses are occluded in a crystalline protein matrix, the occlusion body (OB), which favors their persistence…
View article: Water stress decreases the biocontrol efficacy of a nucleopolyhedrovirus against the fall armyworm on maize
Water stress decreases the biocontrol efficacy of a nucleopolyhedrovirus against the fall armyworm on maize Open
Drought events are expected to limit crop productivity in the context of current climate change. Drought is also likely to affect multitrophic interactions such as those involving plants, phytophagous insects and their natural enemies. We …
View article: Presence of Spodoptera frugiperda Multiple Nucleopolyhedrovirus (SfMNPV) Occlusion Bodies in Maize Field Soils of Mesoamerica
Presence of Spodoptera frugiperda Multiple Nucleopolyhedrovirus (SfMNPV) Occlusion Bodies in Maize Field Soils of Mesoamerica Open
The occlusion bodies (OBs) of lepidopteran nucleopolyhedroviruses can persist in soil for extended periods before being transported back on to the foliage for transmission to the host insect. A sensitive insect bioassay technique was used …
View article: Comparación de atrayentes para Anastrepha obliqua (Diptera: Tephritidae) en México: ¿existe un atrayente mejor que el CeraTrap?
Comparación de atrayentes para Anastrepha obliqua (Diptera: Tephritidae) en México: ¿existe un atrayente mejor que el CeraTrap? Open
El monitoreo de las moscas de la fruta utilizando atrayentes efectivos es una herramienta determinante para integrar las estrategias de control. En este estudio se comparó la efectividad de captura de Anastrepha obliqua con seis atrayentes…
View article: Abstracts from the Proceedings of the 34th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences
Abstracts from the Proceedings of the 34th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences Open
Study the impact of heat stress
View article: Comparison of Ground Release and Drone-Mediated Aerial Release of Aedes aegypti Sterile Males in Southern Mexico: Efficacy and Challenges
Comparison of Ground Release and Drone-Mediated Aerial Release of Aedes aegypti Sterile Males in Southern Mexico: Efficacy and Challenges Open
Sterile males of Aedes aegypti were released once a week for 8 weeks to evaluate the dispersal efficiency of ground and aerial drone release methods in a rural village of 26 Ha in southern Mexico. Indoor and outdoor BG-Sentinel traps were …
View article: Coocclusion of Helicoverpa armigera Single Nucleopolyhedrovirus (HearSNPV) and Helicoverpa armigera Multiple Nucleopolyhedrovirus (HearMNPV): Pathogenicity and Stability in Homologous and Heterologous Hosts
Coocclusion of Helicoverpa armigera Single Nucleopolyhedrovirus (HearSNPV) and Helicoverpa armigera Multiple Nucleopolyhedrovirus (HearMNPV): Pathogenicity and Stability in Homologous and Heterologous Hosts Open
Helicoverpa armigera single nucleopolyhedrovirus (HearSNPV) is a virulent pathogen of lepidopterans in the genera Heliothis and Helicoverpa, whereas Helicoverpa armigera multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (HearSNPV) is a different virus species…