Publications by authors named "Silvia Lomeu Rodrigues"
Article Synopsis
- Wolbachia, an endosymbiotic bacterium, effectively prevents dengue and Zika virus infections in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, but there is a lack of specialized mass rearing infrastructure for these infected mosquitoes.
- Current mosquito control efforts face challenges due to the absence of a blood meal substitute that accommodates the unique physiological needs of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes, which is essential for their reproduction and viral resistance.
- A newly developed blood meal substitute, called ADM, uses milk protein, infant formula, and red blood cells to support high egg production in wMel-infected mosquitoes without disrupting key Wolbachia functions, offering a promising solution for mass rearing.
