Christopher J. Holmes

This study examines transcriptomic changes in the salivary glands of western flower thrips during tomato spotted wilt virus infection in larvae and adults, finding a more pronounced response in larvae.

This study examines how drought tolerance of Aedes aegypti mosquito eggs varies with climate conditions and human association, finding urban mosquitoes have higher survival under arid conditions.

This study shows that sugar diets affect humidity preference and survival in mosquitoes, with potential for mosquito control.

This study shows that repeated blood feeding during drought increases mosquito survival and viral transmission potential by enhancing activity and CO2 sensing.

This study shows that impaired humidity sensing in ticks reduces survival by disrupting water homeostasis, particularly under variable environmental conditions.

The paper presents the first genome sequence for a thysanopteran insect, providing insights into its biology and evolution as a crop pest.

This study provides insights into the biology of the stable fly by combining genome sequencing, microbiome analysis, and RNA-seq to identify genes related to reproduction, host interactions, and pest control.

The paper presents the milkweed bug genome and comparative analyses to study molecular evolution and feeding ecology in Hemiptera.

This study shows dehydration increases blood feeding and activity in mosquitoes, likely to obtain water, and may enhance disease transmission.