Publications by authors named "Megan Wise de Valdez"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Megan Wise de Valdez"
Megan Wise De Valdez's research primarily focuses on mosquito-borne diseases, particularly the transmission dynamics and control measures for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in South Texas, emphasizing the interplay between human behavior, personality, and public health practice.*
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Her studies have utilized innovative methodologies, including mosquito surveillance and microbial detection arrays, to detect viral infections in mosquito populations, shedding light on the seasonality, prevalence, and viral loads of various pathogens, such as the cell fusing agent virus and Zika virus.*
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Additionally, De Valdez has explored genetic approaches for vector control, including the development of transgenic mosquito strains and biocontrol via viruses, demonstrating potential strategies for reducing dengue virus transmission through modified insect populations.*
