Serap Aksoy

This study uses machine learning to map tsetse fly connectivity in Uganda and western Kenya, identifying key environmental predictors and priority zones for pest management.

This study identifies PGRP-LA as a regulator of peritrophic matrix integrity in tsetse flies, influencing trypanosome infection outcomes by modulating gut barrier function rather than canonical immune signaling.

This paper develops a non-invasive tool for collecting animal saliva to monitor pathogens, validated in mice and shelter cats, enabling RNA virus detection and discovery of rare species.

This study shows that Spiroplasma endosymbionts in tsetse flies compete with sperm for acylcarnitines, reducing sperm motility and fly fecundity.

This study examines the impact of Spiroplasma infection on testes gene expression in G. f. fuscipes, finding significant downregulation of genes related to sperm motility and energy metabolism.

This study identifies Spiroplasma-induced lipid reduction and a Stomoxyn-like peptide as mechanisms contributing to trypanosome resistance in tsetse flies.

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 a comparative genomic analysis of six Glossina species, identifying genetic features related to their unique biology and vectorial capacity.