M. Diallo

Invasion and spread of the neotropical leafhopper Curtara insularis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in Africa and North America and the role of high-altitude windborne migration in invasive insects

This study investigates the invasion of Curtara insularis in Africa and North America, finding that high-altitude windborne dispersal plays a key role in its spread.

Detection of clade 2.3.4.4b highly pathogenic H5N1 influenza virus in New York City

The paper detects H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b influenza viruses in urban birds in New York City and highlights the urban animal-human interface as a potential zoonotic risk.

Nationwide surveillance identifies yellow fever and chikungunya viruses transmitted by various species of Aedes mosquitoes in Nigeria

This study identifies Aedes mosquito species and arboviruses, including yellow fever and chikungunya viruses, across Nigeria's outbreak states.

Integrin-like adhesin CglD confers traction and stabilizes bacterial focal adhesions involved in myxobacterial gliding motility

The paper identifies CglD as a β-integrin-like adhesin in Myxococcus xanthus that stabilizes bacterial focal adhesions and enables gliding motility through mechanosensory and mechanotransductory functions.

Larval thermosensitivity shapes adult population dynamics in Anopheles mosquitoes

The paper investigates how larval thermosensitivity affects adult mosquito population dynamics in Anopheles gambiae s.l. using field data, experiments, and modeling.

Proteome-scale characterisation of motif-based interactome rewiring by disease mutations

The paper characterizes how disease mutations in intrinsically disordered regions modulate protein interactions mediated by short linear motifs, identifying both loss and gain of interactions.

The influence of the larval microbiome on susceptibility to Zika virus is mosquito genotype dependent

This study shows that mosquito genotype interacts with larval microbiome to influence Zika virus susceptibility in Aedes aegypti.

Multiplex genome engineering in Clostridium beijerinckii NCIMB 8052 using CRISPR-Cas12a

This paper develops a CRISPR-Cas12a system for efficient genome engineering in Clostridium beijerinckii NCIMB 8052, achieving single-gene knockouts and multiplex editing.

Diversity, composition, altitude, and seasonality of high-altitude windborne migrating mosquitoes in the Sahel: Implications for disease transmission

The paper identifies high-altitude windborne mosquito migration in the Sahel, showing its role in disease transmission and highlighting key pathogens transported by these mosquitoes.

The African mosquito-borne diseasosome: Geographical patterns and range expansion

The paper maps the geographical patterns of mosquito-borne diseases in Africa, identifying key pathogens and vectors, and highlights risks for disease emergence.

Evaluating the contribution of aestivation to the persistence of malaria mosquitoes through the Sahelian dry season using stable isotopes

The paper uses stable isotopes to estimate the contribution of aestivation to the persistence of Anopheles coluzzii mosquitoes during the Sahelian dry season, finding that aestivation contributes at least 20% of the adult population.

Insect-specific viruses regulate vector competence in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes via expression of histone H4

This study shows insect-specific viruses in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes increase their susceptibility to arboviruses by preventing histone H4 downregulation.

A novel fluorescence and DNA combination for complex, long-term marking of mosquitoes

This paper introduces a novel marking method for mosquitoes using fluorescent dye and synthetic DNA tags, showing long-term retention and no impact on survival or reproduction.

The effects of high-altitude windborne migration on survival, oviposition and blood-feeding of the African malaria mosquito, Anopheles gambiae s.l.

This study shows that Anopheles gambiae s.l. mosquitoes survive, oviposit, and blood feed after high-altitude flight, supporting their viability as vectors despite harsh conditions.

Interplay between historical and current features of the cityscape in shaping the genetic structure of the house mouse (Mus musculus domesticus) in Dakar (Senegal, West Africa)

This study examines how historical and current cityscape features shape the genetic structure of house mice in Dakar, finding that both past colonization and present urbanization influence genetic patterns.

Quantifying flight aptitude variation in wild A. gambiae s.l. in order to identify long-distance migrants

The paper quantifies flight aptitude variation in wild Anopheles gambiae s.l. mosquitoes to identify long-distance migrants, finding bi-modal distributions and seasonal increases in flight activity.

Massive windborne migration of Sahelian insects: Diversity, seasonality, altitude, and direction

The paper investigates windborne insect migration in the Sahel, finding large-scale movements across seasons, altitudes, and directions, with implications for ecosystem dynamics.

A litmus test for harmonized mosquito monitoring across Europe and Africa

This study evaluates harmonized mosquito monitoring protocols across Europe and Africa, finding ecoregional differences in breeding site preferences and population densities among five mosquito species.

Chitosan films for microfluidic studies of single bacteria and perspectives for antibiotics susceptibility testing

This paper develops chitosan films for single-cell microfluidics to study bacterial growth and antibiotic susceptibility, achieving faster and more accurate results than current methods.

Role of monkeys in the sylvatic cycle of chikungunya virus in Senegal

The paper investigates the role of monkeys in the sylvatic cycle of chikungunya virus in Senegal using serosurveillance and mathematical modeling, finding that monkeys act as amplification hosts rather than reservoir hosts.