Publications by authors named "Anna Maria Floriano"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Anna Maria Floriano"
- Anna Maria Floriano's research predominantly focuses on the intricate relationships between microorganisms and their hosts, particularly in the context of vector biology, endosymbiosis, and the evolutionary adaptations of symbiotic bacteria in animal hosts, such as ticks.
- Recent findings include the identification of unique microbial communities in blood-feeding triatomines, the dual endosymbiotic relationships that support nutritional adaptations in ticks, and insights into the evolution of intramitochondrial bacteria, such as Midichloria.
- Her work also highlights the epidemiological significance of tick-borne pathogens, contributing to the understanding of public health implications related to emerging infectious diseases transmitted by vectors like ticks and their associated microorganisms.
