Charlotte Rafaluk

Impact of iron-enriched diets on the nutritional composition and microbiome diversity of house crickets (Acheta domesticus)

This study investigates how varying iron levels in diets affect the nutritional profile and microbiome of house crickets, finding that high iron increases their iron content without altering microbial diversity.

Interference competition influences virulence in Metarhizium coinfections

This study shows that interference competition among Metarhizium fungal isolates reduces virulence in coinfections, contrasting with typical patterns where virulence is driven by the more virulent isolate.

Fermentation of Agricultural By-products and Zinc Supplementation: A Synergistic Approach to Mealworm Microbiome Optimization

This study investigates the effects of fermented spinach and zinc supplementation on mealworm microbiome composition and health, finding increased probiotic bacteria and reduced pathogen presence.

Boosting Bug Farms: A Meta-Analysis on Probiotic Effects in Insect Rearing

This paper conducts a meta-analysis of probiotic effects on insect rearing, finding increased growth rates but no significant impact on microbiome diversity.