Marc F. Schetelig

This paper identifies eIF4A as a druggable host factor in insect vectors that can be targeted by rocaglates and pateamines to suppress arboviral replication.

This paper develops a genetic sexing strain in Aedes albopictus mosquitoes by combining CRISPR-engineered selectable traits with sex conversion, enabling efficient and accurate sex separation.

The paper presents chromosome-level genome assemblies for five Tephritid species using long-read sequencing, short-read polishing, and Hi-C scaffolding.

The paper analyzes eIF4A sequence variants across eukaryotes to assess rocaglate sensitivity, revealing broad anti-pathogen potential and resistance patterns.

The paper identifies a conserved gene responsible for the white pupae phenotype in multiple fruit fly species and demonstrates its utility for creating sexing strains in pest control.

This study demonstrates highly efficient homology-directed repair in Ceratitis capitata using CRISPR-Cas9 ribonucleoprotein complexes to convert green to blue fluorescent protein, achieving high knock-in rates in offspring.