Enhancing the scalability of Wolbachia-based vector-borne disease management: time and temperature limits for storage and transport of Wolbachia-infected Aedes aegypti eggs for field releases
Introgression of the bacterial endosymbiont Wolbachia into Aedes aegypti populations is a biocontrol approach being used to reduce arbovirus transmission. This requires mass release of Wolbachia-infected mosquit... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 18, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Megan J. Allman, Ya-Hsun Lin, D. Albert Joubert, Jessica Addley-Cook, Maria Camila Mej ía-Torres, Cameron P. Simmons, Heather A. Flores and Johanna E. Fraser Tags: Research Source Type: research
Extensive prevalence and significant genetic differentiation of Blastocystis in high- and low-altitude populations of wild rhesus macaques in China
Blastocystis is a common intestinal protist with a wide range of hosts. Thus far, 38 subtypes have been identified. In recent years, wild animals have been confronted with habitat fragmentation as well as an incr... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 17, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Mengshi Yu, Yongfang Yao, Hongtao Xiao, Meng Xie, Ying Xiong, Shengzhi Yang, Qingyong Ni, Mingwang Zhang and Huailiang Xu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Detection of tick-borne encephalitis virus in ear tissue and dried blood spots from naturally infected wild rodents
Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) can cause severe neurological disease in humans. Its geographical distribution is expanding in Western Europe with unresolved causes and spatial patterns, necessitating enh... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 16, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Emily L. Pascoe, Ankje de Vries, Helen J. Esser, Constantianus J. M. Koenraadt and Hein Sprong Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
Correction: Development of a TaqMan qPCR assay for trypanosomatid multi-species detection and quantification in insects
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Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 16, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Olga Barranco-G ómez, Jessica Carreira De Paula, Jennifer Solano Parada, Tamara Gómez-Moracho, Ana Vic Marfil, María Zafra, Francisco José Orantes Bermejo, Antonio Osuna and Luis Miguel De Pablos Tags: Correction Source Type: research
Effect of somatic antigens of Dirofilaria repens adult worms on angiogenesis, cell proliferation and migration and pseudo-capillary formation in human endothelial cells
Angiogenesis is defined as the formation of new vessels by sprouting of endothelial cells from pre-existing vessels in response to stimuli, such as hypoxia or inflammation. Subcutaneous dirofilariasis, caused by (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 16, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Mar ía del Pilar Pérez Rodríguez, Claudia Alarcón-Torrecillas, Miguel Pericacho, Iván Rodríguez-Escolar, Elena Carretón and Rodrigo Morchón Tags: Research Source Type: research
Phylogenetic analyses of Ixodes rugicollis with notes on its morphology in comparison with Ixodes cornutus
The subgenus Pholeoixodes contains Ixodes species typically associated with birds that nest in cavities or with carnivorous mammals that are burrow-dwelling. Among ticks infesting the latter, Ixodes rugicollis is... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 16, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: S ándor Hornok, Andrei D. Mihalca, Jenő Kontschán, Nóra Takács, Denis Fedorov, Olivier Plantard and Attila D. Sándor Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
Evaluating the mosquito host range of Getah virus and the vector competence of selected medically important mosquitoes in Getah virus transmission
The Getah virus (GETV) is a mosquito-borne Alphavirus (family Togaviridae) that is of significant importance in veterinary medicine. It has been associated with major polyarthritis outbreaks in animals, but there... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 15, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Faustus Akankperiwen Azerigyik, Astri Nur Faizah, Daisuke Kobayashi, Michael Amoa-Bosompem, Ryo Matsumura, Izumi Kai, Toshinori Sasaki, Yukiko Higa, Haruhiko Isawa, Shiroh Iwanaga and Tomoko Ishino Tags: Research Source Type: research
A proteasomal β5 subunit of Haemonchus contortus with a role in the growth, development and life span
The proteasome in eukaryotic cells can degrade a variety of proteins and plays an important role in regulating the cell cycle, cell survival and apoptosis. The proteasome receives much attention as a potential... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 15, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Li He, Hong-Run Zhang, Wen-Da Di, Fang-Fang Li, Chun-Qun Wang, Xin Yang, Xiao-Fang Liu and Min Hu Tags: Research Source Type: research
The interplay between malaria vectors and human activity accounts for high residual malaria transmission in a Burkina Faso village with universal ITN coverage
Mosquito and human behaviour interaction is a key determinant of the maximum level of protection against malaria that can be provided by insecticide-treated nets (ITNs). Nevertheless, scant literature focuses ... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 15, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Eleonora Perugini, Wamdaogo M. Guelbeogo, Federica Guglielmo, Cristiana Poggi, Eugenio Gabrieli, Hilary Ranson, Alessandra della Torre and Marco Pombi Tags: Research Source Type: research
The sex pheromone heptacosane enhances the mating competitiveness of sterile Aedes aegypti males
Aedes aegypti is a vector that transmits various viral diseases, including dengue and Zika. The radiation-based sterile insect technique (SIT) has a limited effect on mosquito control because of the difficulty in... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 15, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Lin-Min Wang, Ni Li, Mao Zhang, Qi Tang, Hong-Zheng Lu, Qing-Ya Zhou, Jia-Xuan Niu, Liang Xiao, Zhe-Yu Peng, Chao Zhang, Miao Liu, Duo-Quan Wang and Sheng-Qun Deng Tags: Research Source Type: research
Evolution of tetraspanin antigens in the zoonotic Asian blood fluke Schistosoma japonicum
Despite successful control efforts in China over the past 60 years, zoonotic schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma japonicum remains a threat with transmission ongoing and the risk of localised resurgences prompt... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 14, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Daniel A. J. Parsons, Anthony J. Walker, Aidan M. Emery, Joanne P. Webster and Scott P. Lawton Tags: Research Source Type: research
Development and validation of a machine learning algorithm prediction for dense granule proteins in Apicomplexa
Apicomplexa consist of numerous pathogenic parasitic protistan genera that invade host cells and reside and replicate within the parasitophorous vacuole (PV). Through this interface, the parasite exchanges nut... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 14, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Zhenxiao Lu, Hang Hu, Yashan Song, Siyi Zhou, Olalekan Opeyemi Ayanniyi, Qianming Xu, Zhenyu Yue and Congshan Yang Tags: Research Source Type: research
The survival of Amblyomma sculptum ticks upon blood-feeding depends on the expression of an inhibitor of apoptosis protein
The tick Amblyomma sculptum is the major vector of Rickettsia rickettsii, the causative agent of the highly lethal Brazilian spotted fever. It has been shown that R. rickettsii inhibits apoptosis in both human en... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 10, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Marcelly Nassar, Larissa A. Martins, Josiane Betim de Assis, Eliane Esteves, Anderson S á-Nunes, Marcelo B. Labruna, Sirlei Daffre and Andrea C. Fogaça Tags: Research Source Type: research
Histological confinement of transglutaminase-mediated nit sheath crosslinking is essential for proper oviposition and egg coating in the human head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis
Head louse females secrete liquid gel, which is mainly composed of the louse nit sheath protein 1 (LNSP1) and LNSP2, when they lay eggs. The gel is crosslinked by transglutaminase (TG) to form the nit sheath, ... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 9, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Ju Hyeon Kim, Do Eun Lee, Sang Youn Park, John M. Clark and Si Hyeock Lee Tags: Research Source Type: research
Development of a low-dose fipronil deer feed: evaluation of efficacy against two medically important tick species parasitizing white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) under pen conditions
Odocoileus virginianus (the white-tailed deer) is a key reproductive host for medically important tick species, including Ixodes scapularis and Amblyomma americanum. Orally administering a systemic acaricide to w... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 9, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: David M. Poch é, Donald Wagner, Kylie Green, Zachary Smith, Noah Hawthorne, Batchimeg Tseveenjav and Richard M. Poché Tags: Research Source Type: research
