Matthew DeGennaro

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

This study identifies molecular markers in Phormia regina maggots to improve time of death estimation by analyzing transcriptomic signatures and gene expression patterns.

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

The paper identifies a sensory compensation mechanism in female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes where loss of odorant receptor co-receptor Orco leads to enhanced heat detection via upregulated Ir140 in forelegs.

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

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

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

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

The paper shows that prolonged odor exposure modulates mRNA in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, affecting odorant receptors, OBPs, and xenobiotic response genes.

This study identifies a subfamily of ionotropic receptors in mosquitoes that are activated by carboxylic acids, which are key components of human sweat and microbial volatiles, and may underlie mosquito attraction to humans.

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

This study identifies symbiont-derived carotenoids and conserved genes as drivers of metamorphosis in Cassiopea xamachana, highlighting the role of microbial signals in developmental gene regulation.

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.