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Vector Signals

Maddy Chang McDonough

A private, AI-curated podcast delivering 15-20 minute deep dives into the latest Nature articles on mosquito-borne viruses and AI-driven therapeutic breakthroughs. Designed for the researchers of the Saleh Lab at Institut Pasteur, each episode distills cutting-edge science into accessible insights—so you can stay current, even during your busiest bench days.

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10:35

Tiger Mosquito Larvae Exhibit Consistent Individual...

Vector Signals ·

2025/11/17

Briefing Document: Personality Traits in the Tiger Mosquito, Aedes albopictusSource: Cordeschi, G., Mastrantonio, V., De Nicola, C. et al. Insect vectors have personality: first evidence with the tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus. Sci Rep 15, 39943 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-23665-wDate: Received - 16 June 2025 | Accepted - 08 October 2025 | Published - 14 November 2025Executive SummaryThis document synthesizes findings from a foundational study providing the first evidence of

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12:36

Predicting Dengue Risk with Machine Learning and...

Vector Signals ·

2025/10/24

Briefing: Fine-Scale Predictive Modeling for Dengue Risk in MalaysiaSource: Dom, N.C., Abdullah, N.A.M.H., Dapari, R. et al. Fine-scale predictive modeling of Aedes mosquito abundance and dengue risk indicators using machine learning algorithms with microclimatic variables. Sci Rep 15, 37017 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-17191-yDate: Received - 01 February 2025 | Accepted - 21 August 2025 | Published - 23 October 2025Executive SummaryThis briefing document synthesizes the

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13:16

Medfly Gut Microbiota and Insecticide Resistance...

Vector Signals ·

2025/10/01

Gut Microbiota and Insecticide Resistance in the Mediterranean Fruit Fly (Ceratitis capitata)Source: Charaabi, K., Hamdene, H., Djobbi, W. et al. Assessing gut microbiota diversity and functional potential in resistant and susceptible strains of the mediterranean fruit fly. Sci Rep 15, 33456 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01534-wDates: Received - 06 November 2024 | Accepted - 06 May 2025 | Published - 29 September 2025Executive SummaryThis briefing document synthesizes findings

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14:02

Mosquito Diversity and Vector Distribution in Kerala,...

Vector Signals ·

2025/08/23

Mosquito Diversity and Public Health Risk in Kerala, India: A Synthesis of a Multi-District SurveySource: Mathiarasan, L., Natarajan, R., Aswin, A. et al. Diversity and spatiotemporal distribution of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) with emphasis on disease vectors across agroecological areas of Kerala, India. Sci Rep 15, 30603 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-16357-yDate: Received - 29 May 2025 | Accepted - 14 August 2025 | Published - 20 August 2025Executive SummaryThis document

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19:23

AI and Electric Fields for Automated Insect...

Vector Signals ·

2025/08/16

Briefing: Automated Insect Monitoring via AI and Electrical Field SensorsSource: Odgaard, F.B., Kjærbo, P.V., Poorjam, A.H. et al. Automated insect detection and biomass monitoring via AI and electrical field sensor technology. Sci Rep 15, 29858 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-15613-5Date: Received - 11 April 2025 | Accepted - 08 August 2025 | Published - 14 August 2025Executive SummaryThis document outlines a novel, automated insect monitoring system that uses electrical field

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14:10

Successive Feeding Impacts Wolbachia's Dengue Virus...

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2025/07/29

Impact of Mosquito Feeding Behavior on Wolbachia-Based Dengue ControlDate: Received - 17 February 2025 | Accepted - 18 July 2025 | Published - 29 July 2025Source: Johnson, R.M., Breban, M.I., Nolan, B.L. et al. Implications of successive blood feeding on Wolbachia-mediated dengue virus inhibition in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Nat Commun 16, 6971 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-62352-2Executive SummaryThis document synthesizes findings from a study on the interplay between mosquito

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16:06

AI for Culex Mosquito Identification using Wing...

Vector Signals ·

2025/07/01

Detailed Briefing Document: Application of Wing Interference Patterns (WIPs) and Deep Learning (DL) for Culex spp. ClassificationApplication of wings interferential patterns (WIPs) and deep learning (DL) to classify some Culex. spp (Culicidae) of medical or veterinary importanceArnaud Cannet, Camille Simon Chane, Aymeric Histace, Mohammad Akhoundi, Olivier Romain, Pierre Jacob, Darian Sereno, Marc Souchaud, Philippe Bousses & Denis Sereno Scientific Reports volume 15, Article number:

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16:39

Battle of the Mosquitoes: Genetic War on Malaria...

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2025/06/27

Detailed Briefing Document: The Battle of the Mosquitoes - A New Approach to Malaria ControlSource: Adepoju, P. Battle of the mosquitoes. Nat Med 31, 1722–1726 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-025-03753-0Dates: Published - 11 June 2025 | Issue Date - June 2025I. Executive SummaryThis briefing document summarizes the key themes and facts from the provided source, "Battle of the Mosquitoes," detailing the innovative approach of using genetically modified mosquitoes to combat malaria,

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20:53

Greenland Mosquito Virome: Arctic Aedes Uniqueness...

Vector Signals ·

2025/05/30

Briefing Document: Unique Virome of Arctic Mosquitoes in GreenlandSource: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01086-z: "Metagenomic analysis of mosquitoes from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland reveals a unique virome" by Schilling, Jagdev, Thomas, & Johnson (2025). Date: Received - 17 January 2025 | Accepted - 02 May 2025 | Published - 17 May 2025Subject: Metagenomic analysis of mosquito viromes in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland and implications in the context of climate change.Summary: This study

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24:59

Novel Quinolones Counteract Insecticide Resistance in...

Vector Signals ·

2025/05/30

BRIEFING DOCUMENT: Novel Approach to Malaria Control Targeting Mosquito-Stage Plasmodium ParasitesDate: Received - 29 March 2025 | Accepted - 17 April 2025 | Published - 21 May 2025Source: Excerpts from "In vivo screen of Plasmodium targets for mosquito-based malaria control" by Probst et al. (Published online xx xx xxxx, Nature) https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-025-09039-2Subject: Development and testing of novel antiparasitic compounds for incorporation into mosquito bed nets to combat

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12:55

Blocking Malaria Transmission with PfPIMMS43...

Vector Signals ·

2025/05/03

Briefing Document: Nanobody-Mediated Blocking of Malaria Transmission Targeting PfPIMMS43Source: Excerpts from "s42003-025-08033-8.pdf" (A Nature Portfolio journal; https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-025-08033-8) Authors: Chiamaka Valerie Ukegbu, et al. Date: Received - 04 December 2024 | Accepted - 02 April 2025 | Published - 30 April 2025Executive Summary:This study explores a novel strategy to block malaria transmission by targeting the Plasmodium falciparum protein PfPIMMS43 using

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13:42

Nanofiber Encapsulation of Pseudomonas for Sustained...

Vector Signals ·

2025/04/21

Briefing Document: Nanofiber Encapsulation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa for Sustained Mosquito Larvicide ReleaseDate: Received - 13 December 2024 | Accepted - 04 April 2025 | Published - 21 April 2025 Source: Excerpts from "Nanofiber encapsulation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa for the sustained release of mosquito larvicides" https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-97400-w1. Executive Summary:This study investigates a novel approach for mosquito vector control using nanofiber encapsulation of the

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12:56

Predicting Aedes Albopictus Spread in Europe via...

Vector Signals ·

2025/04/11

Population Dependent Diffusion Model for Aedes Albopictus Spread in EuropeSource: Barman et al., "A climate and population dependent diffusion model forecasts the spread of Aedes Albopictus mosquitoes in Europe," Nature Portfolio journal, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-025-02199-zDate: Received - 25 November 2024 | Accepted - 07 March 2025 | Published - 09 April 2025Key Themes and Important Ideas/Facts:This paper presents a novel spatio-temporal diffusion model that accurately

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