Isabela Ramos

Loss of Vitellogenin Receptor Function Results in Yolk Depletion, Virome Expansion and Reduced Bacterial Load Within the Oocytes of Rhodnius prolixus

This paper shows that blocking the vitellogenin receptor in Rhodnius prolixus causes yolk depletion and changes in the oocyte microbiome, including reduced bacteria and increased viruses.

Small Heat Shock Proteins have a Paramount Role inTrypanosoma cruzi Infection Impacting Intestinal Homeostasis of an Insect Vector of Chagas Disease

This study shows that small heat shock proteins (sHSPs) in Rhodnius prolixus are critical for gut homeostasis and parasite control during Trypanosoma cruzi infection.

Pigmentation loci as markers for genome editing in the Chagas disease vector Rhodnius prolixus

This paper identifies pigmentation genes in Rhodnius prolixus that can serve as visible markers for genome editing and transgenesis to control Chagas disease vectors.