Oluwaseun M. Ajayi

Dehydrating microhabitats increase mite activity and intensify ectoparasitism of Drosophila

This study shows that dehydration increases mite activity and ectoparasitism of Drosophila in two fly-mite systems.

Hemoglobin in the diet modulates post-blood feeding behavioral rhythms and gene expression in Aedes aegypti

This study shows that hemoglobin intake affects post-blood feeding behavior and gene expression in Ae. aegypti mosquitoes by altering circadian rhythms and sleep patterns.

Daily activity rhythms, sleep, and pregnancy are fundamentally related in the Pacific beetle mimic cockroach, Diploptera punctata

This study investigates the relationship between sleep and pregnancy in the viviparous cockroach Diploptera punctata, finding that sleep disruption during pregnancy affects embryo development and alters daily activity rhythms.

The impact of sugar diet on humidity preference, survival, and host landing in mosquitoes

This study shows that sugar diets affect humidity preference and survival in mosquitoes, with potential for mosquito control.

Multiple bouts of blood feeding in mosquitoes allow prolonged survival and are predicted to increase viral transmission during drought

This study shows that repeated blood feeding during drought increases mosquito survival and viral transmission potential by enhancing activity and CO2 sensing.

Aedes albopictus colonies from different geographic origins differ in their sleep and activity levels but not in the time of peak activity

This study compares sleep and activity patterns of Aedes albopictus mosquito strains from different geographic origins, finding heritable differences in activity levels but not peak activity times.

Intra-species quantification reveals differences in activity and sleep levels in the yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti

This study compares activity and sleep levels across 17 Ae. aegypti lines, finding population differences linked to host preference, ancestry, and human population density.