L. A. Messenger

Experimental microevolution of Trypanosoma cruzi reveals hybridization and clonal mechanisms driving rapid diversification of genome sequence and structure.

This study experimentally evolves Trypanosoma cruzi hybrids, showing tetraploid formation, mutation accumulation, and genome erosion over generations, suggesting adaptive potential through genetic exchange.

Increasing role of pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles funestus in malaria transmission in the Lake Zone, Tanzania: implications for the evaluation of novel vector control products

The paper examines the increasing role of pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles funestus in malaria transmission in Tanzania and highlights the need for new vector control tools.

Overabundance of Asaia and Serratia bacteria is associated with deltamethrin insecticide susceptibiltiy in Anopheles coluzzii from Agboville, Cote d'Ivoire

The paper identifies associations between deltamethrin resistance in Anopheles coluzzii and specific bacterial genera, suggesting potential microbial markers for insecticide resistance surveillance.

Genomic and microscopic evidence of stable high density and maternally inherited Wolbachia infections in Anopheles mosquitoes

The paper identifies high-density, maternally inherited Wolbachia infections in Anopheles mosquitoes using genomic and microscopic evidence, suggesting their potential for biocontrol.

Anopheles stephensi as an emerging malaria vector in the Horn of Africa with high susceptibility to Ethiopian Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum isolates

The paper assesses the susceptibility of Anopheles stephensi to Ethiopian Plasmodium vivax and P. falciparum isolates, finding high receptivity and potential for increased malaria transmission in the Horn of Africa.

An assessment of adult mosquito collection techniques for studying species abundance and diversity in Maferinyah, Guinea

The paper compares mosquito collection techniques in Guinea, finding Stealth traps most effective and revealing new species.