André Luis Costa‐da‐Silva

Individual humans attract different mosquito species

The paper measures mosquito attraction to humans and finds species-specific odor preferences and bacterial associations.

Landscape and meteorological variables associated with Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquito infestation in two southeastern USA coastal cities

The paper examines landscape and meteorological factors influencing Aedes mosquito infestation in Miami and Charleston, finding significant associations between weather variables and mosquito abundance.

Global genomics of Aedes aegypti unveils widespread and novel persistent infectious viruses capable of triggering a small RNA response

The paper identifies novel persistent viruses in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes using small RNA sequencing and confirms their replication and transmissibility in cell lines.

Fertility decline in Aedes mosquitoes is associated with reduced maternal transcript deposition and does not depend on female age

This study shows that fertility decline in Aedes mosquitoes is linked to reduced maternal transcript deposition and occurs regardless of female age.

Food recognition in a blood-feeding insect: characterization of the pharyngeal taste organ

The paper characterizes the pharyngeal taste organ in Rhodnius prolixus, identifying its role in detecting appetitive and aversive stimuli during blood feeding.

Fertility decline in female mosquitoes is regulated by the orco olfactory co-receptor

This study shows that the orco olfactory co-receptor is essential for maintaining female mosquito fertility after their first gonotrophic cycle.

Geosmin attracts Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to oviposition sites

This study shows geosmin attracts Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to oviposition sites and can be used as bait, with beetroot peel extract as a cost-effective alternative.