Christophe Boëte

Tis But a Scratch! Negligible fitness costs of AalDV2 infection in Aedes albopictus under fluctuating temperatures and implications for viral biocontrol

This study examines the effects of temperature and AalDV2 infection on Ae. albopictus survival and development, finding no significant survival impact from the virus but temperature-dependent developmental changes.

Stranger Swings: Temperature-Dependent Upsides and Downsides of a Densovirus in Aedes albopictus

This study shows that AalDV2 infection increases survival of Ae. albopictus larvae at high temperatures but reduces development speed and adult size, revealing temperature-dependent trade-offs in mosquito fitness.

Sensitivity analysis of factors influencing the ecology of mosquitoes involved in the transmission of Rift Valley fever virus

This paper uses a mathematical model to analyze how ecological factors influence mosquito populations involved in Rift Valley fever transmission, identifying key parameters affecting mosquito abundance and disease risk.

Characterisation of the genomic sequence of an iflavirus, a protoambidensovirus, and of three microviruses detected in mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus and Culex quinquefasciatus)

The paper reports the complete CDS of five viruses detected in mosquitoes from Reunion Island, including a protoambidensovirus previously reported only in C. pipiens found in A. albopictus.

Evaluating the Probability of CRISPR-based Gene Drive Contaminating Another Species

The paper estimates the probability of CRISPR-based gene drive contamination in non-target species using a quantitative model and discusses strategies to reduce this risk.