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Andrea Gloria-Soria @agloriasoria.bsky.social · 19d

The invasive form of Ae. #aegypti mosquito evolved within the Americas, after arriving from Africa ~320 ya. Our most recent paper is out @science.org. Years of work with collaborators all around led by J. Crawford! Great resource for the Vector Research community!.
www.science.org/content/arti...

How the yellow fever mosquito conquered the world

Aedes aegypti further adapted to life around humans when it arrived in the Americas, study of hundreds of mosquito genomes reveals

www.science.org

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Andrea Gloria-Soria @agloriasoria.bsky.social · Aug 16

In case you have not seen it! New #Aedes genomes for the community.

Genome Biology and Evolution @genomebiolevol.bsky.social · Aug 15

Morinaga, @agloriasoria.bsky.social @jsoghigian.bsky.social develop two de novo chromosome-scale genomes for Aedes aegypti formosus and A. mascarensis, finding extensive chromosomal rearrangements between major lineages of mosquitoes.

🔗 doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evaf142

#genome #evolution

From Macro to Micro: De Novo Genomes of Aedes Mosquitoes Enable Comparative Genomics Among Close and Distant Relatives

Abstract. The yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti) is an organism of high medical importance because it is the primary vector for diseases such as yellow

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Nathan Havill @nphavill.bsky.social · Aug 14

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Unusual Galls Trigger National Survey of Adelgids and Their Predators in Bhutan Forests

When aphid-like insects appeared in Bhutan forests, local researchers collaborated with USDA Forest Service experts to identify species, including four new to science.

entomologytoday.org

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Erik Garrison @thinks.lol · Jul 17

Postdoc position opening in my group! Research projects: pangenomes for diverse organisms, genome evolution, biocomputing, language models. Please reach out if interested!

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Andrea Gloria-Soria @agloriasoria.bsky.social · Jul 18

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Andrea Gloria-Soria @agloriasoria.bsky.social · Jul 18

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Andrea Gloria-Soria @agloriasoria.bsky.social · Jul 18

First chromosome-level reference assembly of field @aegypti formosus and sister species @aedes mascarensis is out. Work led by @genmorinaga.bsky.social if @jsoghigian.bsky.social group in collaboration with us at #CT_CAES, @yale.edu, @ird-fr.bsky.social, @pasteur.fr academic.oup.com/gbe/advance-...

From macro to micro: De novo genomes of Aedes mosquitoes enable comparative genomics among close and distant relatives

Abstract. The yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti) is an organism of high medical importance because it is the primary vector for diseases such as yellow

academic.oup.com

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Andrea Gloria-Soria @agloriasoria.bsky.social · Jul 18

Detecting chromosome inversions in @aegypti is a real art! I am honored to be part of this project. academic.oup.com/gbe/article/...

Chromosomal Inversions and Their Potential Impact on the Evolution of Arboviral Vector Aedes aegypti

Abstract. Chromosomal inversions play a crucial role in evolution and have been found to regulate epidemiologically significant traits in malaria mosquitoe

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brackneylab @brackneylab.bsky.social · Jul 1

Despite all the shit going on, we have to celebrate our victories. New publication with @entomososwin.bsky.social and @vectorimmunity.bsky.social showing that hemocytes play a central role in disseminating flaviviruses to secondary tissues potentially functioning as a Trojan Horse(TBD)
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Mosquito immune cells enhance dengue and Zika virus infection in Aedes aegypti

Nature Communications - Infection of mosquito immune cells by dengue and Zika virus enhances the spread of virus infection to mosquito tissues, such as the salivary glands, to promote virus...

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Andrea Gloria-Soria @agloriasoria.bsky.social · Jul 3

#threeMosquitoes. “The biology of deadly insects.” A book by my colleague and friend Jeff Powell is out! He just brought in my very own signed copy! Get yours @hopkinspress.bsky.social www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/...

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Andrea Gloria-Soria @agloriasoria.bsky.social · Jul 1

In our recent publication, we advocate to continue the use of subspecies for Aedes #aegypti
@jsoghigian.bsky.social @entsocamerica.bsky.social @oxfordacademic.bsky.social

academic.oup.com/jme/advance-...

Recognition of mosquito subspecies: the case for Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)

Abstract. We address the recent proposal by Harbach and Wilkerson to eliminate all Culicidae (mosquito) subspecies names. We defend and promote the use of

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Andrea Gloria-Soria @agloriasoria.bsky.social · Jun 29

One day I hope to be able to visit!

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Andrea Gloria-Soria @agloriasoria.bsky.social · May 4

Just did my part, what are you waiting for?

NPR @npr.org · May 3

A few days ago, President Trump issued an executive order seeking to block all federal funding to NPR, the latest in a series of threats to media organizations across the country.

Public media is under threat. Millions depend on the NPR Network every day. Silencing journalism is one way to silence truth and erode the power of the people. Donate now.

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Jesse Shapiro @bjesseshapiro.bsky.social · Apr 24

Come join us at @mcgill.ca as an assistant professor in virus-host interactions! Please share widely.

mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/McGill...

Assistant Professor (Research), Department of Microbiology & Immunology, (C2-240724)

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at ...

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Nathan Havill @nphavill.bsky.social · Apr 22

Leucotaraxis piniperda from WA, released in CT for biological control of hemlock woolly #adelgid. Some papers about the science behind the effort:

research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/6...

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Andrea Gloria-Soria @agloriasoria.bsky.social · Apr 18

An important pest that should not be ignored! Thank you for your work!

Nathan Havill @nphavill.bsky.social · Apr 18

Hemlock woolly adelgid. Still killing trees in Connecticut.

Dense hemlocks woolly adelgid colony on a hemlock twig.

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Andrea Gloria-Soria @agloriasoria.bsky.social · Apr 3

Check it out! 🙂 🦟

Trends in Parasitology @cp-trendsparasitol.bsky.social · Apr 3

New Vector of the Month: #Aedes #aegypti, the main #mosquito vector of #dengue, #chikungunya, #Zika & #YellowFever viruses, authored by Jacquelyn LaReau & @agloriasoria.bsky.social. #DENV #CHIKV #ZIKV #YFV

authors.elsevier.com/a/1ksqE5Eb1x...

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Andrea Gloria-Soria @agloriasoria.bsky.social · Apr 3

We put together a fact sheet for #Aedes #aegypti. You can access the corrected proof from the link below.

kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F...

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Andrea Gloria-Soria @agloriasoria.bsky.social · Mar 27

Cool! A legless adelgid?!

Nathan Havill @nphavill.bsky.social · Feb 4

Adelgid of the week. LEGLESS EDITION!! Adelges (Cassiadelges) coccipus, Havill & Brunet, 2025. Collected from larch trees in Bhutan. The first member of Aphidomorpha completely lacking legs!!
www.mapress.com/zt/article/v...
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Institut Pasteur | 130 years of biomedical research @pasteur.fr · Feb 14

🌟 Join Institut Pasteur as a Junior Research Group Leader 🌟
Explore host-microbe interactions in key areas like vaccinology, infectious diseases, neuro-immunology, and maternal health.

📅 Deadline: Feb 28, 2025 (few weeks left!)

Apply now ⬇️

Call for applications 2025 - Creation of new research groups at the Institut Pasteur - Research

The Institut Pasteur launches an international call to recruit new junior research group leaders in the application of cutting-edge transdisciplinary approaches to the exploration of host-microbe, tis...

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Ole Seehausen @oleseehausen.bsky.social · Dec 28

Please circulate widely:

We are hiring two Ass Prof tt at the Institute of #ecology and #evolution at @unibern.bsky.social in conservation biology; mathematical & computational ecology

We are committed to diverse, inclusive and equitable leadership in research and education

tinyurl.com/IEEjobs

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Andrea Gloria-Soria @agloriasoria.bsky.social · Feb 4

So cool!!

Nathan Havill @nphavill.bsky.social · Feb 4

Adelgid of the week. LEGLESS EDITION!! Adelges (Cassiadelges) coccipus, Havill & Brunet, 2025. Collected from larch trees in Bhutan. The first member of Aphidomorpha completely lacking legs!!
www.mapress.com/zt/article/v...
@bryanbrunet.bsky.social @entsocamerica.bsky.social

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Andrea Gloria-Soria @agloriasoria.bsky.social · Feb 1

First genome assembly of wild #Aedes mosquitoes. Paper coming soon! Pre-print is out! Thanks to our collaboration with @jsoghigian.bsky.social, @ird-fr.bsky.social, @yale.edu and #CT_CAES.

Rob Waterhouse @rmwaterhouse.bsky.social · Feb 1

Two de novo #chromosome-scale #genomes with sequences 🧬 sourced from single individuals: one of Aedes aegypti formosus from Burkina Faso and one of Ae. mascarensis from Mauritius 🦟 www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

From macro to micro: De novo genomes of Aedes mosquitoes enable comparative genomics among close and distant relatives

The yellow fever mosquito ( Aedes aegypti ) is an organism of high medical importance because it is the primary vector for diseases such as yellow fever, Zika, dengue, and chikungunya. Its medical imp...

www.biorxiv.org

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Daniel P. Moriarity @dpmoriarity.bsky.social · Jan 22

If you are ready to advocate to your representatives (or friends and families) about the economic value of NIH funded research, you can check your state at www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...

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Jacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · Jan 23

What can you do? Talk loudly about what government actually does for you. Call your reps and tell them to protect federal research and to make government work for all Americans. Write op-eds. Talk about the medical research that saved your life. Share your stories. Help people make the connections.

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