Publications by authors named "Larissa Rezende Vieira"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Larissa Rezende Vieira"
Larissa Rezende Vieira's research primarily focuses on the interaction and molecular mechanisms between parasitic organisms such as Trypanosoma cruzi and their insect vectors, particularly examining how these interactions can provide targets for interrupting the transmission of diseases like Chagas.
Key findings include the characterization of various signaling mechanisms in both the parasite and its vector, such as the regulation of adenylate cyclases that influence parasite motility and reproduction in the vector's digestive tract, and novel insights into the vector's immune response triggered by parasitic infection.
Vieira's work employs advanced techniques, including biophysical analyses, proteomics, and transcriptomics, to gain a deeper understanding of the physiology and pathology involved in vector-parasite interactions, paving the way for innovative strategies in vector control and treatment of associated diseases.
