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The intimacy of sex in Aedes mosquitoes revealed

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Goldman et al. and Houri-Zeevi et al. reveal how Aedes mosquitoes mate and the molecular bases of these interactions. Invasive Aedes mosquitoes are the vectors of arboviruses, causing an ever-increasing health burden. New sexual attributes and behaviors have been described and may inform the development of new genetic control technologies.

Source: Trends in Parasitology

DOI: 10.1016/j.pt.2025.12.011

Authors: Dongjing Zhang, Li Ming, Jérémy Bouyer

Institutions: Sun Yat-sen University, Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement, Université de Montpellier, Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement, Animal, Santé, Territoires, Risques et Ecosystèmes

Language: English

Topic: Mosquito-borne diseases and control

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $7,030