Review
Entomology
Giulia Giunti, Giovanni Benelli, Orlando Campolo, Angelo Canale, Apostolos Kapranas, Pablo Liedo, Marc De Meyer, David Nestel, Luca Ruiu, Francesca Scolari, Xingeng Wang, Nikos T. Papadopoulos
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review of the currently available tools, devices and approaches used to monitor and control medfly populations worldwide, emphasizing the importance of understanding its biology and ecology in addressing population management challenges.
ENTOMOLOGIA GENERALIS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Max Diesner, Marcel Brenner, Amin Azarsa, Caroline Heymann, Hermann Aberle
Summary: This study investigates the jumping mechanism in larvae of the Mediterranean fruit fly using high-speed videography. The results show that maggots can jump up to 15 times their body length with an acceleration of gravity. Videos reveal the detailed mechanism of latch formation and release during jumping. Additionally, the study finds that body wall muscles in these larvae have adapted to jumping behavior.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Ana Cortez-Vega, Flavia Jofre-Barud, Natalia Andino, Maria Pia Gomez, Maria Liza Lopez
Summary: The combination of essential oils and spinosad enhances the insecticidal efficacy against Ceratitis capitata, providing a sustainable alternative with reduced use of commercial active ingredients.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
L. Sirot, R. Bansal, C. J. Esquivel, M. Arteaga-Vazquez, M. Herrera-Cruz, V. A. C. Pavinato, S. Abraham, K. Medina-Jimenez, M. Reyes-Hernandez, A. Dorantes-Acosta, D. Perez-Staples
Summary: Mating has profound effects on the physiology and behavior of female insects, with seminal fluid molecules potentially influencing new phenotypes in A. ludens.
INSECT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Beltran Ortola, Alberto Urbaneja, Marcelo Eiras, Meritxell Perez-Hedo, Jose-Antonio Daros
Summary: The study demonstrates the potential of dsRNA molecules as oral insecticides in medfly.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Aicha Ouarhach, Loubna Ait Saida, Houda Aboussaid, Ichrak Ghalbane, Said El Messoussi, Abderrahmane Romane
Summary: The toxicity of Lavandula coronopifolia essential oil against the Mediterranean fruit fly was evaluated, and it was found to have high ingestion toxicity potential and oviposition deterrence.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
K. K. Sivakala, P. A. Jose, O. Matan, C. Zohar-Perez, A. Nussinovitch, E. Jurkevitch
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of B. bacteriovorus to prey on and survive in the gut of the Mediterranean fruit fly, leading to a shift in the gut microbiome community structure.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Atef S. Abdel-Razek, Mahfouz M. M. Abd-Elgawad
Summary: This study investigates the use of spinosad and nematodes combination as a novel alternative to control the Mediterranean fruit fly in citrus fields in Egypt. The results show that this combination can significantly reduce the fly population, and have the potential to be part of an economically feasible and environmentally sustainable management package for Egyptian agriculture.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ferjani Dhaouadi, Ahlem Bargougui, Safa Maamer, Ismail Amri, Meriem Msaad Guerfali, Lamia Hamrouni, Guido Flamini, Naceur Mejri
Summary: The Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata, is a significant pest that affects fresh fruit, especially citrus varieties. Pest control measures have evolved from using insecticides to sterile insecticides and ultimately plant essential oils as natural pesticides. Essential oils extracted from Eucalyptus campaspe and E. torquata leaves were found to have higher toxic and repellent activities against C. capitata adults, with E. campaspe oil exhibiting stronger effects.
JOURNAL OF PLANT DISEASES AND PROTECTION
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Murside Yagci, Tugba Akdeniz Firat, F. Dolunay Erdogus, Muge Sahin
Summary: The Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann) is a polyphagous pest species causing significant yield losses in fruits worldwide. This study investigated the effects of four Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) species on different life stages of the Medfly. The results suggest that EPNs have insecticidal properties and can be used in biological control programs against the Medfly.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nuria Sierras Serra, Candido Marin Garrido, Anna Botta Catala, Gabriella Tait, Daniele Merli, Silvia Carlin, Anna R. Malacrida, Giuliano Gasperi, Gianfranco Anfora, Francesca Scolari
Summary: The Mediterranean fruit fly is a global agricultural pest that uses olfactory cues to find habitat, food, mates, and oviposition sites. Olfactory-based attractants have been developed to detect, control, and eradicate the populations of this pest. This study characterizes the compounds released by the Cera Trap(R) lure using various analytical methods, contributing to the understanding of odor perception mechanisms in the medfly.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. O. Slim, I. A. Abdelnaby, M. S. Moustafa, M. B. Zahran, H. F. Dahi, M. S. Yones
Summary: A deep learning-based approach is proposed for the detection and quantification of pests in agriculture. The approach involves the retrieval of data using adhesive traps, followed by examination and presentation through a mobile application. A hybrid technique of transfer learning and data augmentation is employed to address the issue of a restricted dataset. The proposed approach offers real-time intelligent pest detection and enables prediction of treatment options.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF REMOTE SENSING AND SPACE SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hasan S. Yusufoglu, Mohammed H. Alqarni, Mohammad Ayman Salkini, Nurhayat Tabanca, Betul Demirci, Paul. E. Kendra
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the attractiveness of essential oils from three Pulicaria species on sterile Mediterranean fruit fly males. The results showed that P. arabica exhibited mild attractancy, while P. crispa and P. somalensis showed no attractant activity.
PHYTOCHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Insaf Sadraoui-Ajmi, Nejib Benali, Abir Soltani, Samira Chaib, Essia Limem, Slim Jallouli, Emna Boushih, Abdallah Fajraoui, Jouda Mediouni-Ben Jemaa
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of two formulations based on DAP and Eucalyptus essential oils for controlling Mediterranean fruit fly, showing their good attractant potential and toxicity towards the pest. The results support the use of essential oils and fertilizer-based formulations as an innovative tool for pest management.
JOURNAL OF ASIA-PACIFIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Abuzer Guler, Vatan Taskin, Belgin Gocmen Taskin, Ersin Dogac
Summary: The Mediterranean fruit fly is considered the most destructive pest in the world, causing economic losses in citrus fruits. This study found a high level of genetic diversity in the Mediterranean fruit fly populations in Turkey, suggesting that Turkey may have an important role in the colonization of this pest.
TURKISH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Laurence Saint Q. N. Ngankem, Cristiana Larizza, Antonino Nocera, Giuseppe Rombola, Silvana Quaglini, Riccardo Bellazzi, Maria Laura Costantino, Giustina Casagrande
Summary: Intradialytic hypotension (IDH) is a common complication in hemodialysis patients, but there is no consensus on its definition, making it difficult to evaluate its effects and causes. This study aims to investigate whether different IDH definitions, all correlated with increased mortality risk, have the same onset mechanisms or dynamics. The analysis showed that certain factors like diabetes or heart disease presence and low pre-dialysis diastolic blood pressure have universal relevance in highlighting an increased risk of IDH.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2023)
Article
Developmental Biology
Giulia Fiorentino, Andrew Smith, Giovanna Nicora, Riccardo Bellazzi, Fulvio Magni, Silvia Garagna, Maurizio Zuccotti
Summary: In this study, a spatial proteomics approach was used to analyze the protein composition of follicles at different growth stages in the mouse ovary. Proteins involved in the mutual relationship among oocytes, follicle cells, stroma, and the vascular network were identified and their quantitative changes during follicular differentiation were determined, providing important insights into folliculogenesis.
MOLECULAR HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Oronzo Catalano, Giulia Bendotti, Teresa L. Aloi, Alberto Ferrari Bardile, Mirella Memmi, Patrick Gambelli, Daniela Zanaboni, Alessandra Gualco, Emanuela Cattaneo, Antonio Mazza, Mauro Frascaroli, Esmeralda Eshja, Riccardo Bellazzi, Paolo Poggi, Giovanni Forni, Maria Teresa La Rovere
Summary: This study demonstrates vulnerability regression in real life in patients with asymptomatic mild to moderate carotid atherosclerosis using magnetic resonance imaging. The study also shows that a secondary prevention program can promote vulnerability regression in asymptomatic patients.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
M. Vitacca, A. Malovini, A. Spanevello, P. Ceriana, M. Paneroni, M. Maniscalco, B. Balbi, L. Rizzello, R. Murgia, R. Bellazzi, N. Ambrosino
Summary: Due to the low availability of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) for individuals recovering from a COPD exacerbation (ECOPD), this study aimed to identify subpopulations with different responses to PR based on clustering analysis of baseline characteristics. The results can be used to define priority criteria for PR.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Byorn W. L. Tan, Bryce W. Q. Tan, Amelia L. M. Tan, Emily R. Schriver, Alba Gutierrez-Sacristan, Priyam Das, William Yuan, Meghan R. Hutch, Noelia Garcia Barrio, Miguel Pedrera Jimenez, Noor Abu-el-rub, Michele Morris, Bertrand Moal, Guillaume Verdy, Kelly Cho, Yuk-Lam Ho, Lav P. Patel, Arianna Dagliati, Antoine Neuraz, Jeffrey G. Klann, Andrew M. South, Shyam Visweswaran, David A. Hanauer, Sarah E. Maidlow, Mei Liu, Danielle L. Mowery, Ashley Batugo, Adeline Makoudjou, Patric Tippmann, Daniela Zoeller, Gabriel A. Brat, Yuan Luo, Paul Avillach, Riccardo Bellazzi, Luca Chiovato, Alberto Malovini, Valentina Tibollo, Malarkodi Jebathilagam Samayamuthu, Pablo Serrano Balazote, Zongqi Xia, Ne Hooi Will Loh, Lorenzo Chiudinelli, Clara-Lea Bonzel, Chuan Hong, Harrison G. Zhang, Griffin M. Weber, Isaac S. Kohane, Tianxi Cai, Gilbert S. Omenn, John H. Holmes, Kee Yuan Ngiam
Summary: This retrospective observational study analyzed data from 12,891 COVID-19 patients and found that age, severe COVID-19, severe acute kidney injury (AKI), and ischemic heart disease were associated with worse mortality outcomes. The severity of AKI was associated with poorer kidney function recovery, while the use of remdesivir was associated with better recovery. In patients without chronic kidney disease, age, male sex, severe AKI, and hypertension were associated with post-AKI kidney function impairment. COVID-19-associated AKI was also linked to higher mortality and worse long-term kidney function recovery.
Article
Entomology
Federico Ronchetti, Thomas Schmitt, Agata Negri, Paolo Gabrieli, Sara Epis, Claudio Bandi, Marcello Romano, Carlo Polidori
Summary: The infection of Wolbachia of supergroup A is associated with the cuticular hydrocarbon (CHC) profile in the parasitoid wasp Myrmilla capitata. Infected females have a lower number of CHC compounds and a higher abundance of long-chain compounds, as well as a lower inter-individual variation in CHC profile. Wolbachia may alter wasp sexual communication and not increase the reproductive success of the host.
ENTOMOLOGIA GENERALIS
(2023)
Letter
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Harrison G. Zhang, Jacqueline P. Honerlaw, Monika Maripuri, Malarkodi Jebathilagam Samayamuthu, Brendin R. Beaulieu-Jones, Huma S. Baig, Sehi L'Yi, Yuk-Lam Ho, Michele Morris, Vidul Ayakulangara Panickan, Xuan Wang, Griffin M. Weber, Katherine P. Liao, Shyam Visweswaran, Bryce W. Q. Tan, William Yuan, Nils Gehlenborg, Sumitra Muralidhar, Rachel B. Ramoni, Isaac S. Kohane, Zongqi Xia, Kelly Cho, Tianxi Cai, Gabriel A. Brat, James R. Aaron, Giuseppe Agapito, Adem Albayrak, Giuseppe Albi, Mario Alessiani, Anna Alloni, Danilo F. Amendola, Francois Angoulvant, Li L. L. J. Anthony, Bruce J. Aronow, Fatima Ashraf, Andrew Atz, Paul Avillach, Paula S. Azevedo, James Balshi, Brett K. Beaulieu-Jones, Douglas S. Bell, Antonio Bellasi, Riccardo Bellazzi, Vincent Benoit, Michele Beraghi, Jose Luis Bernal-Sobrino, Melodie Bernaux, Romain Bey, Surbhi Bhatnagar, Alvar Blanco-Martinez, Clara-Lea Bonzel, John Booth, Silvano Bosari, Florence T. Bourgeois, Robert L. Bradford, Gabriel A. Brat, Stephane Breant, Nicholas W. Brown, Raffaele Bruno, William A. Bryant, Mauro Bucalo, Emily Bucholz, Anita Burgun, Tianxi Cai, Mario Cannataro, Aldo Carmona, Charlotte Caucheteux, Julien Champ, Jin Chen, Krista Y. Chen, Luca Chiovato, Lorenzo Chiudinelli, Kelly Cho, James J. Cimino, Tiago K. Colicchio, Sylvie Cormont, Sebastien Cossin, Jean B. Craig, Juan Luis Cruz-Bermudez, Jaime Cruz-Rojo, Arianna Dagliati, Mohamad Daniar, Christel Daniel, Priyam Das, Batsal Devkota, Audrey Dionne, Rui Duan, Julien Dubiel, Scott L. DuVall, Loic Esteve, Hossein Estiri, Shirley Fan, Robert W. Follett, Thomas Ganslandt, Noelia Garcia-Barrio, Lana X. Garmire, Nils Gehlenborg, Emily J. Getzen, Alon Geva, Tobias Gradinger, Alexandre Gramfort, Romain Griffier, Nicolas Griffon, Olivier Grisel, Alba Gutierrez-Sacristan, Larry Han, David A. Hanauer, Christian Haverkamp, Derek Y. Hazard, Bing He, Darren W. Henderson, Martin Hilka, Yuk-Lam Ho, John H. Holmes, Chuan Hong, Kenneth M. Huling, Meghan R. Hutch, Richard W. Issitt, Anne Sophie Jannot, Vianney Jouhet, Ramakanth Kavuluru, Mark S. Keller, Chris J. Kennedy, Daniel A. Key, Katie Kirchoff, Jeffrey G. Klann, Isaac S. Kohane, Ian D. Krantz, Detlef Kraska, Ashok K. Krishnamurthy, Sehi L'Yi, Trang T. Le, Judith Leblanc, Guillaume Lemaitre, Leslie Lenert, Damien Leprovost, Molei Liu, Ne Hooi Will Loh, Qi Long, Sara Lozano-Zahonero, Yuan Luo, Kristine E. Lynch, Sadiqa Mahmood, Sarah E. Maidlow, Adeline Makoudjou, Alberto Malovini, Kenneth D. Mandl, Chengsheng Mao, Anupama Maram, Patricia Martel, Marcelo R. Martins, Jayson S. Marwaha, Aaron J. Masino, Maria Mazzitelli, Arthur Mensch, Marianna Milano, Marcos F. Minicucci, Bertrand Moal, Taha Mohseni Ahooyi, Jason H. Moore, Cinta Moraleda, Jeffrey S. Morris, Michele Morris, Karyn L. Moshal, Sajad Mousavi, Danielle L. Mowery, Douglas A. Murad, Shawn N. Murphy, Thomas P. Naughton, Carlos Tadeu Breda Neto, Antoine Neuraz, Jane Newburger, Kee Yuan Ngiam, Wanjiku F. M. Njoroge, James B. Norman, Jihad Obeid, Marina P. Okoshi, Karen L. Olson, Gilbert S. Omenn, Nina Orlova, Brian D. Ostasiewski, Nathan P. Palmer, Nicolas Paris, Lav P. Patel, Miguel Pedrera-Jimenez, Emily R. Pfaff, Ashley C. Pfaff, Danielle Pillion, Sara Pizzimenti, Hans U. Prokosch, Robson A. Prudente, Andrea Prunotto, Victor Quiros-Gonzalez, Rachel B. Ramoni, Maryna Raskin, Siegbert Rieg, Gustavo Roig-Dominguez, Pablo Rojo, Paula Rubio-Mayo, Paolo Sacchi, Carlos Saez, Elisa Salamanca, Malarkodi Jebathilagam Samayamuthu, L. Nelson Sanchez-Pinto, Arnaud Sandrin, Nandhini Santhanam, Janaina C. C. Santos, Fernando J. Sanz Vidorreta, Maria Savino, Emily R. Schriver, Petra Schubert, Juergen Schuettler, Luigia Scudeller, Neil J. Sebire, Pablo Serrano-Balazote, Patricia Serre, Arnaud Serret-Larmande, Mohsin Shah, Zahra Shakeri Hossein Abad, Domenick Silvio, Piotr Sliz, Jiyeon Son, Charles Sonday, Andrew M. South, Anastasia Spiridou, Zachary H. Strasser, Amelia L. M. Tan, Bryce W. Q. Tan, Byorn W. L. Tan, Suzana E. Tanni, Deanne M. Taylor, Ana I. Terriza-Torres, Valentina Tibollo, Patric Tippmann, Emma M. S. Toh, Carlo Torti, Enrico M. Trecarichi, Yi-Ju Tseng, Andrew K. Vallejos, Gael Varoquaux, Margaret E. Vella, Guillaume Verdy, Jill-Jenn Vie, Shyam Visweswaran, Michele Vitacca, Kavishwar B. Wagholikar, Lemuel R. Waitman, Xuan Wang, Demian Wassermann, Griffin M. Weber, Martin Wolkewitz, Scott Wong, Zongqi Xia, Xin Xiong, Ye Ye, Nadir Yehya, William Yuan, Alberto Zambelli, Harrison G. Zhang, Daniela Zoller, Valentina Zuccaro, Chiara Zucco
Review
Microbiology
Jingwen Wang, Li Gao, Serap Aksoy
Summary: In this Review, the authors explore the impact of microbiota on vector physiology and competence, provide an overview of the common and unique characteristics of microbiota in major disease vector systems and discuss the potential applications of manipulating vector microbiota for vector control purposes. Vector arthropods, such as mosquitoes, ticks, flies, triatomine bugs and lice, play a role in transmitting various pathogens to mammals, posing a threat to human and animal health. These arthropods harbor symbiotic microorganisms, known as microbiota, which are essential for their development and reproduction. The authors summarize the key features of the symbiotic associations in major vector taxa and discuss the interactions between microbiota and their arthropod hosts, which influence vector metabolism and immune responses relevant for pathogen transmission success. They also highlight the use of symbiotic associations in developing alternative control methods to reduce vector populations and vector competence. The authors conclude by pointing out the remaining knowledge gaps in vector-microbiota interactions, which require further research for both basic understanding and practical applications.
NATURE REVIEWS MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Simone Pitton, Agata Negri, Giulia Pezzali, Marco Piazzoni, Silvia Locarno, Paolo Gabrieli, Roberto Quadri, Valentina Mastrantonio, Sandra Urbanelli, Daniele Porretta, Claudio Bandi, Sara Epis, Silvia Caccia
Summary: Adult mosquito females transmit zoonotic pathogens through their bites, making control measures crucial. This study characterized MosChito rafts, a floating tool containing a bioinsecticide, which effectively attracted and killed larvae of the Asian tiger mosquito. The Bti-based formulate in the rafts remained active for over a month, proving the effectiveness of this eco-friendly solution for larval control.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Biology
Anna Cleta Croce, Francesca Scolari
Summary: Melanin is a natural pigment present in various organisms and is involved in processes such as immunity and antioxidant protection. This study characterized how melanin and its precursors respond to light irradiation through changes in fluorescence emission. The findings provide new insights into melanin production and its intermediates, and demonstrate the applications of these experimental procedures in investigating melanization processes in biological substrates, such as black cat hairs and mosquito eggs.
Article
Allergy
Irene Arnoldi, Marta Villa, Giulia Mancini, Ilaria Varotto-Boccazzi, Mona-Rita Yacoub, Chiara Asperti, Ambra Mascheri, Simone Casiraghi, Sara Epis, Claudio Bandi, Lorenzo Dagna, Federico Forneris, Paolo Gabrieli
Summary: This study investigated the potential of salivary allergens in the diagnosis of mosquito allergy and found that Aed al 13 and Aed al 14 could be developed as tools for diagnosing Ae. albopictus bites allergy.
WORLD ALLERGY ORGANIZATION JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Ilaria Varotto-Boccazzi, Sara Epis, Giulia Maria Cattaneo, Noemi Guerrini, Alessandro Manenti, Diego Rubolini, Paolo Gabrieli, Domenico Otranto, Gianvincenzo Zuccotti, Emanuele Montomoli, Claudio Bandi
Summary: The mucosal immune system is crucial for combatting infections and can serve as the first line of defense against various pathogens. Mucosal vaccination has shown promise in protecting against infections acquired through ingestion, inhalation, or the urogenital system, and can also induce systemic immune responses. This study investigated rectal administration of Leishmania parasites as a potential method for generating anti-Leishmania immunity, demonstrating a specific antibody response and a shift towards a Th1-biased immune response. These findings suggest the development of novel vaccines based on rectal immunization against Leishmania parasites should be further explored.
TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Review
Microbiology
Andrea Moyano, Anna Cleta Croce, Francesca Scolari
Summary: Pathogens can manipulate the physiology and behavior of animal and plant hosts to enhance their own transmission. Recent research on insects has shown that these manipulations extend to the production of pheromones, which play a critical role in chemical communication. This review provides an overview of the current research and data on the impacts of bacterial, viral, fungal, and eukaryotic pathogens on chemical communication in different insect orders. Viral infections have been found to induce behavioral changes in hosts, such as altered pheromone production, olfaction, and locomotion. Entomopathogenic fungi manipulate host chemical communication by affecting cuticular hydrocarbons and pheromone production, while various eukaryotic parasites influence insect behavior by affecting the production of pheromones and other chemical cues. Understanding the molecular mechanisms behind these pathogen-mediated behavioral changes and the dynamic relationships between pathogens and hosts is still limited. Further understanding of these mechanisms will be crucial in developing practical applications to control harmful insect species.
Article
Parasitology
Carlo Polidori, Paolo Gabrieli, Irene Arnoldi, Agata Negri, Laura Soresinetti, Simone Faggiana, Andrea Ferrari, Federico Ronchetti, Matteo Brilli, Claudio Bandi, Sara Epis
Summary: This study investigated the diversity and distribution of Leptoconops species in a heavily infested area in Italy using microscopy and molecular techniques. Two species were identified and differences were found in the morphology of antennae and mouthparts between the species. The presence of certain elements in the mouthparts may play a role in their host biting activity. The gene sequences obtained in this study provide a reference for future research on the Leptoconops species in the Mediterranean area.
CURRENT RESEARCH IN PARASITOLOGY & VECTOR-BORNE DISEASES
(2023)