Hélène Jourdan‐Pineau

Microbial communities in Ornithodoros phacochoerus ticks: spatial structure and influence of African swine fever virus infectious status

This study examines the microbiota of Ornithodoros phacochoerus ticks, finding low bacterial diversity and no association between African swine fever virus infection and microbiota composition.

Comparative genomics of Rickettsiella bacteria reveal variable metabolic pathways potentially involved in symbiotic interactions with arthropods

This study sequenced Rickettsiella genomes from ticks and used comparative genomics to identify variable metabolic pathways and potential mechanisms for symbiotic interactions with arthropods.

Population genetics of the nidicolous soft tick Ornithodoros phacochoerus in the context of African swine fever sylvatic cycle

This study analyzes the population genetics of Ornithodoros phacochoerus ticks in Mozambique, finding isolation between two reserves and suggesting tick movement driven by warthog activity, which may contribute to African swine fever virus transmission.

Spatial patterns of Hyalomma marginatum-borne pathogens in the Occitanie region (France), a focus on the intriguing dynamics of Rickettsia aeschlimannii

The paper analyzes spatial patterns of pathogens in Hyalomma marginatum ticks in France, finding high infection rates of Rickettsia aeschlimannii with significant spatial variation.

Challenges in estimating heritability of phase polyphenism: Insights from measured and simulated data in the desert locust

The paper investigates challenges in estimating heritability of phase polyphenism in desert locusts using experimental and simulated data, finding that maternal effects significantly impact heritability estimates and require large datasets for accurate analysis.