Western diet consumption by host vertebrate promotes altered gene expression on Aedes aegypti reducing its lifespan and increasing fertility following blood feeding

The high prevalence of metabolic syndrome in low- and middle-income countries is linked to an increase in Western diet consumption, characterized by a high intake of processed foods, which impacts the levels o...

Source: Parasites and Vectors - January 6, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Alexandre Menezes, Marilia Peixoto, Melissa Silva, Emylle Costa-Bartuli, Cinara Lima Oliveira, Ana Beatriz Walter-Nuno, Nathan da Cruz Kistenmacker, Jessica Pereira, Isabela Ramos, Gabriela O. Paiva-Silva, Ge órgia C. Atella, Patricia Zancan, Mauro Sola- Tags: Research Source Type: research