M.-C. Saleh

The paper identifies Hsc70-4 as a cell surface protein that mediates dsRNA internalization in Drosophila S2 cells, which is crucial for RNAi-based pest control.

This study investigates the role of Dicer2 in arbovirus transmission by Aedes aegypti, finding it affects early viral replication and mortality but not overall vector competence.

This paper identifies a mutation in the E2 glycoprotein of Mayaro virus that enhances transmission in Aedes aegypti but reduces replication in human cells, suggesting a trade-off in host adaptation.

This study shows that innate immune pathways in Drosophila constrain RNA virus evolution by reducing genetic diversity and virulence when disrupted.

This study examines small RNA responses to co-infecting insect-specific viruses in male and female Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, revealing virus-specific small RNA profiles and sex-dependent antiviral mechanisms.

The paper shows that a non-retroviral EVE in Aedes aegypti limits replication of its cognate virus, CFAV, through piRNA-mediated antiviral activity in ovaries.

This study identifies and characterizes endogenous flaviviral elements in Aedes mosquito genomes, revealing structural diversity and RNA-based functions.