Marcos Sterkel

This study evaluates nitisinone (NTBC) as a new treatment for bed bugs, showing it is lethal to both susceptible and resistant populations but with slight resistance in the latter, and identifies molecular mechanisms of action.

This study shows that eIF3m gene silencing in Rhodnius prolixus disrupts blood meal digestion, moulting, reproduction, and survival, highlighting its critical role in triatomine physiology.

This study investigates the role of neuropeptides in ecdysis and reproduction in Rhodnius prolixus, showing ETH's critical role in development and reproductive success.

The paper uses RNA-Seq to analyze neuromodulatory gene expression in the antennae of Rhodnius prolixus, identifying new genes and suggesting local regulation of sensory function.