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Carissa A. Gilliland

University of California, RiversideORCID 0000-0002-9763-9083Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Evolutionary Biology· 1 Immunology· 1

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:chromatin & epigenetic regulation· 1 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Assay:proteomics· 1 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 1

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Highly contiguous genomes of Rhodnius prolixus and Triatoma rubida reveal the molecular basis of haematophagy evolution in Triatominae

Insan Habib, Carissa A. Gilliland, Hassan Tarabai, Tanisha Moons, Tyler J. Simmonds, Sheina B. Sim, Scott M. Geib, Kevin J. Vogel, Eva Nováková

This paper presents highly contiguous genome assemblies for Rhodnius prolixus and Triatoma rubida, revealing gene family expansions and positive selection in genes related to chemosensation, metabolism, and digestion, which are linked to the evolution of blood-feeding in Triatominae.

bioRxiv · Aug 11, 2026 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology

Gut bacteria induce heterologous immune priming in Rhodnius prolixus encompassing both humoral and cellular immune responses

Carissa A. Gilliland, Loretta Mugo-Kamiri, Sara Martin, Kevin J. Vogel

This study shows that the gut bacterium Rhodococcus rhodnii in Rhodnius prolixus primes the insect's immune system against pathogens, with live bacteria and specific species providing stronger protection than commensals.

PLoS Pathogens · Dec 1, 2025Peer-reviewedImmunology