Cytoplasmic incompatibility (CI) is the most common symbiont-induced reproductive
manipulation. Specifically, symbiont-induced sperm modifications cause catastrophic mitotic …

Mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia endosymbionts are being released in many countries for
arbovirus control. The wMel strain of Wolbachia blocks Aedes-borne virus transmission and …

Mosquitoes carrying endosymbiotic bacteria called Wolbachia are being released in
mosquito and arbovirus control programs around the world through two main approaches …

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying the w AlbB Wolbachia strain show a reduced capacity to
transmit dengue virus. w AlbB has been introduced into wild Ae. aegypti populations in …

The endosymbiotic bacterium Wolbachia shows viral blocking in its mosquito host, leading
to its use in arboviral disease control. Releases with Wolbachia strains w Mel and w AlbB …

Background Wolbachia is a widespread bacterial endosymbiont that can inhibit vector
competency when stably transinfected into the mosquito, Aedes aegypti, a primary vector of …

Aedes mosquitoes harboring intracellular Wolbachia bacteria are being released in
arbovirus and mosquito control programs. With releases taking place around the world …

Aedes aegypti mosquito eggs can remain quiescent for many months before hatching,
allowing populations to persist through unfavourable conditions. A. aegypti infected with the …

Background Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease that is mainly spread by Aedes
aegypti. It is prevalent on five continents, predominantly in tropical and sub-tropical zones …

There is increasing interest in exploring how endosymbionts could be useful in pest control,
including in aphids, which can carry a diversity of endosymbionts. Endosymbionts often …