Carla Alexandra Sousa

Transcriptomic profiling reveals multiple mechanisms of insecticide resistance in Aedes aegypti from Angola

This study identifies multiple insecticide resistance mechanisms in Angolan Aedes aegypti using transcriptomic analysis, revealing shared and novel resistance genes compared to other regions.

Anopheles azevedoi (Ribeiro, 1969) in Angola: New geographical records, molecular characterization, and insecticide susceptibility profile of a commonly misidentified species

The paper reports new geographical records of Anopheles azevedoi in Angola, confirms its molecular identity, and assesses its insecticide susceptibility.

Trait based assessment of the invasion potential of disease vector mosquitoes

The paper develops a framework to predict mosquito species' invasion potential using ecological and life-history traits, identifying 24 high-risk species likely to spread in the future.

Global invasion patterns and dynamics of disease vector mosquitoes

This study identifies global patterns of mosquito species introductions and their drivers, revealing 45 non-native species, 27 established, with increased introductions since the mid-20th century.

Characterization of the microbiome of Aedes albopictus populations in different habitats from Spain and Sao Tome: implications for vector control.

This study characterizes the microbiome and Wolbachia strains of Aedes albopictus in Spain and Sao Tome, revealing shared and distinct bacterial genera and dual Wolbachia infections.

Screening of natural Wolbachia infection in mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) from Cape Verde Islands

The paper screens for Wolbachia infection in mosquitoes from Cape Verde, finding high prevalence and genetic diversity, including a new MLST sequence type in Culex tigripes.