Evolutionary Adaptations and Mosquito-Borne Viruses

Evolutionary Adaptations and Mosquito-Borne Viruses

Comprises comprehensive reviews of various topics in mosquito adaptations and mosquito-virus interactions, with insights into future research prospects.

The topics covered in this volume include mechanisms of insecticide resistance, thermal and desiccation tolerance, insect-specific viruses and their interactions with pathogenic viruses, mosquito viral immunity, factors affecting vector competence, host preference, saliva and viral pathogenesis, microbiota and symbionts, gene drives and genetic modification of mosquitoes, and microRNA roles in mosquito-virus interactions.

Highlights

- Provides the latest updates on topical areas in mosquito adaptations and mosquito-virus interactions from experts in the fields

- Offers prospects for research and translations related to mosquito and disease control

- Provides conceptual strategies for applying innovative methods in mosquito and disease management