Modulation of Mosquito Microbiome: Implications for Disease Control

The field of mosquito microbiome research has gained significant attention due to its potential implications for vector-borne disease control. Mosquitoes, particularly species from Anopheles, Aedes, and Culex genus, are known to transmit dangerous diseases, and their ability to thrive in complex environments is largely attributed to their symbiotic relationships with microorganisms. Recent studies have explored the microbial communities within mosquitoes, revealing a diverse array of bacteria and fungi, to mention a few, that may influence the mosquito's physiology, metabolism, and vectorial capacity. However, gaps in knowledge persist, particularly regarding the dynamics of the mosquito microbiome during digestion and the potential implications for host physiology and metabolism.

The primary aim of this research topic is to further understand the modulation of the mosquito microbiome, particularly in response to blood meals. This includes exploring the shifts in microbial diversity and function, the potential for microbial transstadial transmission between larvae and adults, and the impact of these shifts on the mosquito's ability to transmit diseases. The research also aims to investigate the potential implications of the mosquito microbiome for the development of sustainable methods for insect-borne disease control.

To gather further insights into the mosquito microbiome, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

o The impact of blood meals on the modulation of the mosquito microbiome.
o The potential for microbial transstadial transmission between larvae and adults.
o The potential for microbial transmission from mother to egg (like in case of viruses or Wolbachia) or via other means of horizontal transmission.
o The implications of shifts in the mosquito microbiome for disease transmission.
o The potential for the mosquito microbiome to inform sustainable methods for insect-borne disease control.
o The dynamics of the mosquito microbiome during digestion and its potential implications for host physiology and metabolism.

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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Policy Brief
• Registered Report
• Review
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Mosquito Microbiome, Disease Control, Vector-Borne Diseases, Pathogen Interference, Host-Microbe Interactions, Vector Competence/Capacity, Mosquito-Borne Pathogens

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