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Mosquitoes, Wolbachia, gut microbes, microbiomes, arboviruses, Plasmodium. Liverpool way. 🦟🦠
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12 months ago
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New paper out from the MosSI group. Started this work in 2017 so great to finally get it out! TL;DR - Microbiome interactions with ZIKV - host background matters!
animalmicrobiome.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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Mosquito host background impacts microbiome-Zika virus interactions in field- and laboratory-reared Aedes aegypti - Animal Microbiome
Mosquito microbiota abundance and composition are modulated by a variety of factors, including pathogen exposure. The microbiome can also influence pathogen infection of the host and thus harbours con...
https://animalmicrobiome.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42523-025-00482-0
12 days ago
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Trends in Parasitology
3 months ago
Drs
@minealtinli.bsky.social
@spleonard1.bsky.social
@alainkohlvirology.bsky.social
&
@mosquitomicrobe.bsky.social
review
#bacteria-mediated
#dsRNA
delivery for
#mosquito-borne
#virus
control.
#RNAi
#vectorcontrol
#symbiont
#engineering
#mosquito
#arbovirus
www.cell.com/trends/paras...
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Grant Hughes
5 months ago
What
@edmhill.bsky.social
said!!!👇
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Applications due in one week👇👇👇
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5 months ago
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Grant Hughes
5 months ago
Come and join the
@mossi-lab.bsky.social
group! We have a postdoc position available on Wolbachia and Anopheles interactions.
app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car...
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Post Doctoral Research Associate in Wolbachia Biology | Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Ready to make a difference in vector biology research? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic researcher to join an exciting BBSRC-funded project exploring the fascinating interactions betwee...
https://app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Careers/CareersPage.aspx?e=LMo8nnTwYNZkSD99he9A961dxU_Ta1f0NRFUj9wzfWlU09avvgwhTq5sLck_p2eLaB-BD7J9x6I&iframe=True&iframe=false
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Greg Hurst
7 months ago
@haraipapilio.bsky.social
paper on evolution of Wolbachia MK mechanism through prophage acquisition in molina butterflies - avoiding suppression by the host. Now out!
#symbiosky
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
. With
@daisukekageyama.bsky.social
@bolinabug.bsky.social
and others
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Evolution of Wolbachia male-killing mechanism within a host species
Male-killing bacterial symbionts, prevalent in arthropods, skew population sex ratios by selectively killing male progeny, profoundly impacting ecolog…
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982225003124
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Perfect timing for
#wolbachia25
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7 months ago
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Some MosSI Lab representation at the
@royentsoc.bsky.social
Student Forum -
@luciendobel.bsky.social
and
@tarasusyjoe.bsky.social
presenting on the mosquito microbiome.
#EntoSci
#MosquitoMicrobiome
#MosSILab
8 months ago
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Some MosSI Lab representation at the
@royentsoc.bsky.social
Student Forum -
@luciendobel.bsky.social
and
@tarasusyjoe.bsky.social
presenting on the mosquito microbiome.
#EntoSci
#MosquitoMicrobiome
#MosSILab
8 months ago
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Royal Society Publishing
8 months ago
Microbial solutions to dietary stress: experimental evolution reveals host–microbiome interplay in
#Drosophila
melanogaster
#ProcB
#Evolution
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
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Luís M. Silva
8 months ago
Our last opinion piece is now out in
@plos.org
Pathogens!! 🥳
dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...
#EvoSky
#MicroSky
#Anopheles
#SymbioSky
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Dissecting transmission to understand parasite evolution
Parasite transmission is a complex, multi-stage process that significantly impacts host–parasite dynamics. Transmission plays a key role in epidemiology and virulence evolution, where it is expected t...
https://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1012964
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UK Health Security Agency
8 months ago
We're strengthening the nation’s health security defences. 🛡 Live from
#UKHSA25
, we've announced a new tool to help focus research efforts on pathogen families of greatest potential risk to public health, boosting preparedness against future threats. 📰🔗
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Tillmann Lueders
8 months ago
Microbiology Postdocs from all over Europe and the Globe! 🦠😎👍 Application for the FEMS SSPD 2025 “Harnessing microbial solutions in environmental research and One Health” is now open 👇 2 – 10 Sept 2025 on Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia Co-Directors: Joana Falcao Salles and
@luederslab.bsky.social
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FEMS Summer School for Postdocs 2025 - FEMS
Menu: Introduction – Applications – Programme This has been the most valuable and enjoyable scientific event I’ve attended so far. The atmosphere was incredible, with inspiring co-directors and mentor...
https://fems-microbiology.org/about_fems/network-and-activities/congress/fems-summer-school-for-postdocs/fems-summer-school-for-postdocs-2025/
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Rubén González
8 months ago
In my first Drosophila study at
@salehlabparis.bsky.social
, we found that: 1. Enteric viral infections accelerate aging. 2. Even if the infection is cleared, aging process remains triggered. 3. Accelerated aging correlates with reduced lifespan. 📑Preprint:
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Katherine Xue
8 months ago
What happens if you introduce 🦠vs 🦠🦠🦠 into a microbial community? Are larger microbial populations more likely to establish? Check out new work led by
@goldmandoran.bsky.social
that used experiments and theory to dive deep into this simple question. ⬇️
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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Ellen Caroline
11 months ago
🌿 How does diet shape the reproduction and longevity of malaria vectors? 🦟 Our latest study shows that honey beats sucrose, enhancing the lifespan and reproductive success of Anopheles aquasalis. 🍯 Dive in:
doi.org/10.3390/inse...
#Malaria
#Entomology
#PublicHealth🧪
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Dietary Influences on the Longevity and Reproductive Success of Anopheles aquasalis in Laboratory Studies: Sucrose vs. Honey
Malaria continues to be a major public health challenge in tropical and subtropical regions. Anopheles aquasalis, a key laboratory model for malaria research, plays a critical role in the study of vec...
https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15120978
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fly paper broadcast
9 months ago
Microbiome-emitted scents activate olfactory neuron-independent airway-gut-brain axis to promote host growth in Drosophila
#Drosophila
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Microbiome-emitted scents activate olfactory neuron-independent airway-gut-brain axis to promote host growth in Drosophila #Drosophila
PubMed link
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40038269/?utm_source=Other&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pubmed-2&utm_content=1tih1KzP2IVszyspVOiUrPn-jnW1Q1Ryj5vJBQtngFA-7oVYAA&fc=20250213113502&ff=20250305002355&v=2.18.0.post9+e462414
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Natalie Bennett
9 months ago
Fascinating research and a reminder of the complexity of non-human animals'
#microbiome
- and the complex impacts on
#PublicHealth
and
#OneHealth
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Science distraction?
#Zika
virus interactions with the microbiome in Aedes aegypti. The microbiomes in different mosquito lines respond distinctly to viral exposure and infection.
@laurabrettell.bsky.social
@alexwild.bsky.social
@evaheinz7.bsky.social
and others.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Mosquito host background influences microbiome-ZIKV interactions in field and laboratory-reared Aedes aegypti
The mosquito microbiota represents an intricate assemblage of microorganisms, comprising bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa. Factors modulating microbiome abundance and composition include host ge...
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.02.02.636091v1
10 months ago
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Grant Hughes
11 months ago
Lovely week to finish the year for the
@mossi-lab.bsky.social
lab.
@aidanfoo.bsky.social
doing fantastic work at his viva and Ana Pitol securing a lecturer position
@lstmnews.bsky.social
!
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Huge congratulations to Dr
@aidanfoo.bsky.social
who passed his viva yesterday!
@mosquitomicrobe.bsky.social
@gemma-langridge.bsky.social
11 months ago
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The Global Vector Hub
11 months ago
📢 Newly published
@who.int
guidelines for
#malaria
🦟:
iris.who.int/bitstream/ha...
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Eva Heinz
12 months ago
Very clever strategy here from
@luciendobel.bsky.social
catching all dino geeks (I mean if you don't love dinos, are you even a scientist?); catch attention with the dinos, then make them stay for the cool science!
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Lots of MosSI Lab representation at the LSTM 125th Scientific Symposium this week!
@mosquitomicrobe.bsky.social
spoke about our Anopheles Wolbachia work.
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Come and work with us!
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12 months ago
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Grant Hughes
12 months ago
The
@mossi-lab.bsky.social
has several PhD projects on offer at LSTM. Flavours include Wolbachia in Anopheles, microbiome mosquito interactions, Wolbachia-microbiome interactions, & antiviral in mosquitoes. Students should apply to the LSTM PhD program - Applications close on the 4th of December!
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MRC DTP/CASE: How to apply
Stage 1During stage one we will ask you to submit a form consisting of:Title, name, contact details, nationality and fee statusSelection of your preferred project choiceMotivation for applying to the
https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/lstm-mrc-doctoral-training-partnership/mrc-dtp-guidance-notes
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Great work from Ana Pitol and
@siobhanrich.bsky.social
in collaboration with WHO and
@realsarabeck.bsky.social
for their work examining MPOX disinfection on different surfaces.
pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10....
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Efficacy of Disinfectants for Monkeypox Virus Inactivation on High Touch Surface Materials in Low-Resource Settings
Disinfection efficacy tests were conducted on surface carriers inoculated with the monkeypox virus (MPXV) by applying six disinfectant solutions (and three controls) on six surfaces common in low-reso...
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.est.4c09821
about 1 year ago
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Grant Hughes
about 1 year ago
So here is a Wolbachia starter pack. Please let me know if you'd like to join or have other suggestions.
go.bsky.app/FTCKEyB
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Great work from Ana Pitol and
@siobhanrich.bsky.social
in collaboration with WHO and
@realsarabeck.bsky.social
for their work examining MPOX disinfection on different surfaces.
pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10....
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Efficacy of Disinfectants for Monkeypox Virus Inactivation on High Touch Surface Materials in Low-Resource Settings
Disinfection efficacy tests were conducted on surface carriers inoculated with the monkeypox virus (MPXV) by applying six disinfectant solutions (and three controls) on six surfaces common in low-reso...
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.est.4c09821
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🧵 The
@mossi-lab.bsky.social
was recently involved in the creation of the Mosquito Associated Isolate Collection (MosAIC), a repository of 392 mosquito-associated bacterial isolates and genomes available to the scientific community.
journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
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MosAIC: An annotated collection of mosquito-associated bacteria with high-quality genome assemblies
Mosquito microbiomes have an important role in disease transmission. This study presents MosAIC (Mosquito-Associated Isolate Collection), a collection of 392 mosquito-associated bacterial isolates and...
https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3002897
about 1 year ago
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