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Biology
Qin Zeng, Lingzhi She, Hao Yuan, Yuying Luo, Renke Wang, Wei Mao, Weifeng Wang, Yueting She, Chaojun Wang, Mengyi Shi, Ting Cao, Renxian Gan, Yongjun Li, Jiayi Zhou, Wei Qian, Shixiong Hu, Yong Wang, Xiaoying Zheng, Kuibiao Li, Lianyang Bai, Xiaoling Pan, Zhiyong Xi
Summary: The study on using the incompatible insect technique (IIT) to control Aedes albopictus showed significant reductions in the numbers of captured females and hatched eggs after releases of male mosquitoes in two different phases. Mosquito biting was also markedly decreased. Population replacement was effectively prevented without the use of irradiation to sterilize residual females.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Parasitology
Yuepeng Li, Qi An, Zhuo Sun, Xiang Gao, Hongbin Wang
Summary: This study developed an ecological niche model using monitoring data and climate/environmental conditions to predict the habitat range and monthly distribution of three Aedes species in China. The distribution of these mosquitoes is influenced by factors such as temperature, precipitation, and land use. In China, Aedes aegypti is mainly concentrated in tropical regions and along the Yunnan border, Aedes albopictus is widely distributed throughout the country except for arid and semi-arid regions in northwest China, and Aedes vexans is mainly found in northern regions. These results provide a basis for prioritizing surveillance and control efforts for these mosquitoes.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andre B. B. Wilke, Chalmers Vasquez, Augusto Carvajal, Maday Moreno, William D. Petrie, John C. Beier
Summary: This study found that important mosquito vector species were present in great numbers in all of the 12 maritime ports of entry surveyed. The relative abundance of Culex quinquefasciatus and Aedes aegypti was substantially higher in the commercial freight cargo ship ports than in the marinas. These results indicate that the port area in the Miami River is especially suitable for the proliferation of vector mosquitoes.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Madhav Erraguntla, Darpit Dave, Josef Zapletal, Kevin Myles, Zach N. Adelman, Tyler D. Pohlenz, Mark Lawley
Summary: The study developed a regression model to predict microclimate temperature and analyzed mosquito population dynamics using system dynamics modeling. The results indicate that microclimate temperatures can be reliably estimated from ambient environmental conditions, and some microclimates in Texas could lead to higher survival rates for mosquitoes during winter.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Triwibowo Ambar Garjito, Lulus Susanti, Mujiyono Mujiyono, Mega Tyas Prihatin, Dwi Susilo, Sidiq Setyo Nugroho, Mujiyanto Mujiyanto, Raden Ajeng Wigati, Tri Baskoro Tunggul Satoto, Sylvie Manguin, Laurent Gavotte, Roger Frutos
Summary: There are various methods to collect and assess the abundance of dengue vector mosquitoes, but the lack of long-term sampling methods may result in variability and lack of statistical significance in the results. There is no correlation between the collection methods and the presence of dengue virus in mosquitoes or the incidence of dengue, and the efficacy of a given method is inconsistent across different locations.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
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Parasitology
Lie Cheng, Wei-Liang Liu, Matthew P. Su, Shu-Chen Huang, Jen-Ren Wang, Chun-Hong Chen
Summary: In this study, we found that prohemocytes were the major type of hemocyte infected by DENV in both Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus. The infection rate of prohemocytes in Ae. albopictus was lower than that in Ae. aegypti, which may explain why systemic DENV infection in Ae. albopictus is less efficient than in Ae. aegypti and why Ae. albopictus is less correlated to dengue fever outbreaks.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Thomas L. Schmidt, T. Swan, Jessica Chung, Stephan Karl, Samuel Demok, Qiong Yang, Matt A. Field, Mutizwa Odwell Muzari, Gerhard Ehlers, Mathew Brugh, Rodney Bellwood, Peter Horne, Thomas R. Burkot, Scott Ritchie, Ary A. Hoffmann
Summary: Population genomic approaches have been used to study the invasion of Aedes albopictus in the Torres Strait Islands of Australia in 2004, revealing spatial genetic structure within populations and direct gene flow from Papua New Guinea. The study also identified recent movement between islands and introgression of linked alleles from PNG, indicating a highly interconnected invasive system.
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Parasitology
Rodrigue Bikangui, Stravensky Terence Boussougou-Sambe, Mahmoudou Saidou, Barclaye Ngossanga, Ange Gatien Doumba Ndalembouly, Ynous Djida, Romuald Beh Mba, Haruka Abe, Yuri Ushijima, Steffen Borrmann, Bertrand Lell, Jiro Yasuda, Ayola Akim Adegnika
Summary: Aedes albopictus was found to be the most common vector in Lambarene, Gabon, and its surrounding areas. The presence of this vector highlights the potential for local transmission of dengue and chikungunya viruses, emphasizing the need for regular arbovirus surveillance to support vector control efforts during outbreaks.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2023)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Nanwintoum Severin Bimbile Somda, Hanano Yamada, Carina Kraupa, Wadaka Mamai, Hamidou Maiga, Simran Singh Kotla, Thomas Wallner, Claudia Martina, Jeremy Bouyer
Summary: This study investigated the use of nitrogen in the irradiation of adult Aedes albopictus and Ae. aegypti. The results showed that nitrogen treatment improved the longevity of irradiated males but slightly reduced their flight ability. Nitrogen treatment was found to be a reliable method for adult mosquito immobilization.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Parasitology
Muhammad Sajjad Sarwar, Nusrat Jahan, Azeem Ali, Hafiz Kamran Yousaf, Iqra Munzoor
Summary: The study found that Wolbachia strain wAlbB has the potential to control the spread of dengue fever in Aedes aegypti populations by producing a strong cytoplasmic incompatibility effect, with limited impact on the host.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2022)
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Entomology
Tai-Chih Kuo, Chien-Chung Lin, Ching-Chu Tsai, Shiang-Jiuun Chen, Tso-Min Hung, Che-Chu Hsieh, Ja-Yu Lu, Rong-Nan Huang
Summary: The study investigated the toxicity of terahertz-based functional mineral water to mosquito larvae, pupae, and larvivorous copepods, showing concentration-dependent effects and potential as a biodegradable eco-friendly bioinsecticide. Terahertz-based functional mineral water decreased mosquito hatching and had toxic effects on larvae and pupae, particularly on Aedes albopictus and Cx. quinquefasciatus. The larvicidal and pupicidal activity of the water decreased after 24 hours, suggesting its potential use for mosquito control.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chao-Ying Pan, Lie Cheng, Wei-Liang Liu, Matthew P. Su, Hui-Pin Ho, Che-Hun Liao, Jui-Hun Chang, Yu-Chieh Yang, Cheng-Chun Hsu, Joh-Jong Huang, Chun-Hong Chen
Summary: The study compared Aedes mosquito catch rates between passive gravitraps and active fan-traps in six urban areas of Kaohsiung City in 2019. Fan-traps consistently showed higher capture rates compared to gravitraps, with values more closely aligned with reported dengue fever cases and weekly fluctuations in temperature and rainfall. This supports the use of fan-traps for Aedes mosquito surveillance and control within broader vector management strategies, potentially aiding in early identification and prevention of disease outbreaks.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Peixiao Nie, Jianmeng Feng
Summary: The yellow fever mosquito and Asian tiger mosquito are major vectors of mosquito-borne pathogens worldwide. This study examines their niche and range shifts and the underlying mechanisms. The research finds that both species have experienced substantial niche and range expansions, with the introduced populations having more opportunities to adapt to various environmental conditions. Mitigating climate change could effectively control their invasions. The Asian tiger mosquito has a faster invasion rate and greater niche and range expansion than the yellow fever mosquito, making it a more invasive vector. Niche shifts may be a more important indicator for biological invasion assessments.
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Infectious Diseases
Yan Liu, Xia Wang, Sanyi Tang, Robert A. Cheke
Summary: This study built a mathematical model based on meteorological and mosquito vector monitoring data in Guangdong Province, China, to explore the effects of temperature and rainfall on the population dynamics of Aedes albopictus. The study found that temperature and rainfall had different effects on the developmental stages of mosquitoes in different periods and locations. It also identified rainfall as being more important than temperature distribution and evenness for mosquito population development, with peak summer rainfall being the best indicator.
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Biology
Krithika Venkataraman, Nadav Shai, Priyanka Lakhiani, Sarah Zylka, Jieqing Zhao, Margaret Herre, Joshua Zeng, Lauren A. Neal, Henrik Molina, Li Zhao, Leslie B. Vosshall
Summary: Female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes face climate challenges due to rising global temperatures, causing suboptimal conditions for egg-laying. In the laboratory, under drought-like conditions, these mosquitoes retain mature eggs until suitable conditions for laying eggs arise. The genes tweedledee and tweedledum are found to play a crucial role in this extended egg retention.
Article
Agronomy
Sarah Cunze, Judith Kochmann, Sven Klimpel
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Entomology
Chutharat Samerjai, Kabkaew L. Sukontason, Narin Sontigun, Kom Sukontason, Tunwadee Klong-Klaew, Theeraphap Chareonviriyaphap, Hiromu Kurahashi, Sven Klimpel, Judith Kochmann, Atiporn Saeung, Pradya Somboon, Anchalee Wannasan
Article
Biology
Fanny E. Eberhard, Sarah Cunze, Judith Kochmann, Sven Klimpel
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Zoology
Kiavash Golzarianpour, Masoumeh Malek, Mehdi Golestaninasab, Alimorad Sarafrazi, Judith Kochmann, Sven Klimpel
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lisa K. Koch, Sarah Cunze, Judith Kochmann, Sven Klimpel
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kiavash Golzarianpour, Masoumeh Malek, Mehdi Golestaninasab, Alimorad Sarafrazi, Judith Kochmann
Summary: In a three-year study of batoid species in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, new Rhinebothrium species were discovered and classified based on molecular data. Additionally, modifications to the genus Rhinebothrium were made, and implications for host specificity were discussed.
SYSTEMATICS AND BIODIVERSITY
(2021)
Correction
Zoology
Kiavash Golzarianpour, Masoumeh Malek, Mehdi Golestaninasab, Alimorad Sarafrazi, Judith Kochmann, Sven Klimpel
Review
Ecology
Judith Kochmann, Sarah Cunze, Sven Klimpel
Summary: This study compared the climatic niches of raccoons and raccoon dogs in their native ranges and non-native ranges in Europe, uncovering a potential for expansion beyond their present ranges in Europe due to high niche unfilling.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Luis J. Chueca, Judith Kochmann, Tilman Schell, Carola Greve, Axel Janke, Markus Pfenninger, Sven Klimpel
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Parasitology
Katharina G. Alt, Sarah Cunze, Judith Kochmann, Sven Klimpel
Summary: The background study of parasite communities and patterns in the Antarctic is crucial for tracking shifts in ecological relations and studying the impacts of climate change on host-parasite systems. The research on parasite fauna of Nototheniine species from Elephant Island revealed differences in parasite taxa among the host species, but shared common infections by several parasites. The findings suggest the need for continued and more extensive sampling in remote Antarctic regions to better understand the dynamics of parasite communities in response to environmental changes.
ACTA PARASITOLOGICA
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Katharina G. Alt, Barbara Feldmeyer, Judith Kochmann, Sven Klimpel
Summary: Recent advancements in molecular methods and data processing have facilitated research on anisakid nematodes. While most efforts have focused on the genus Anisakis, there is a need for data on the genus Pseudoterranova. This study examines the differential gene expression between liver and viscera samples of Pseudoterranova bulbosa, and identifies potential allergenicity genes in the nematode.
JOURNAL OF FISH DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Sarah Cunze, Sven Klimpel, Judith Kochmann
Summary: This study examines the impact of land cover on the distribution of raccoons in North America and Europe. The research found that raccoons are more commonly found in forested areas and mixed landscapes, while they are underrepresented in vegetation-poor areas. In Europe, the habitat suitability based on land cover exceeds the observed occurences, indicating a potential for further spread of raccoons in this region. The study suggests that considering land cover types is crucial in understanding the spatial patterns of raccoons and can contribute to better management of biodiversity and human as well as animal health.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ruth Mueller, Miklos Balint, Kornelia Hardes, Henner Hollert, Sven Klimpel, Eileen Knorr, Judith Kochmann, Kwang-Zin Lee, Marion Mehring, Steffen U. Pauls, Greet Smets, Antje Steinbrink, Andreas Vilcinskas
Summary: The Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus is spreading in Europe due to climate change and global transportation. It is a vector of diseases such as chikungunya, dengue fever, and Zika fever. European regulations restricting the use of pesticides, GMOs, and genome editing products limit control options. Alternative solutions that are cost-efficient, specific, and not based on chemicals or GMOs are urgently needed. This review aims to evaluate the potential of RNAi-based mosquito control in the European Union but finds limited information on non-target effects, social aspects, regulatory frameworks, and management perspectives.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Judith Kochmann, Melanie Laier, Sven Klimpel, Arne Wick, Uwe Kunkel, Joerg Oehlmann, Jonas Jourdan
Summary: Crustacean amphipods, serving as intermediate hosts for parasites, also act as sensitive indicators of environmental pollution in aquatic ecosystems. This study investigated the infections of Gammarus roeselii with two species of Acanthocephala - Pomphorhynchus laevis and Polymorphus minutus - in different pollution levels of the Rhine-Main metropolitan region. Higher prevalence and intensities of P. laevis were found at downstream sites close to a large wastewater treatment plant. The study also examined the sensitivity of infected and uninfected amphipods towards the insecticide deltamethrin, revealing an infection-dependent difference in sensitivity. The results suggested a beneficial effect of acanthocephalan infection for G. roeselii at polluted sites.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)