H. Ranson

ABCH2 transporter in the first line of defense protects malaria vectors from pyrethroids

This study identifies ABCH2 as a key transporter that protects malaria vectors from pyrethroid insecticides by directly pumping deltamethrin out of the organism.

Behaviour of pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles gambiae at the interface of two dual active-ingredient bed nets, assessed by room-scale infrared video tracking

This study tracks the behavior of pyrethroid-resistant and susceptible Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes around different bed nets, finding no major behavioral differences between strains despite varying insecticide effects.

Rapid identification of mosquito species, sex and age by mass spectrometric analysis

This paper uses mass spectrometry to identify mosquito species, sex, and age with high accuracy, offering a faster alternative to traditional methods.

Lack of robust evidence for a Wolbachia infection in Anopheles gambiae from Burkina Faso

This study re-evaluates Wolbachia infection in Anopheles gambiae from Burkina Faso and finds low prevalence, contradicting earlier reports.

A population genomic unveiling of a new cryptic mosquito taxon within the malaria-transmitting Anopheles gambiae complex

The paper identifies a new cryptic mosquito species within the Anopheles gambiae complex using whole-genome sequencing and presents a genotyping assay to detect it.

Cuticular hydrocarbon biosynthesis in malaria vectors: insights from the adult oenocyte transcriptome

This study identifies the hydrocarbon biosynthetic pathway in Anopheles gambiae by analyzing the transcriptome of purified oenocytes using a transgenic fluorescent marker.

Steroid hormone agonists reduce female fitness in insecticide-resistant Anopheles populations

This study shows that applying methoxyfenozide reduces egg production and adult longevity in insecticide-resistant Anopheles mosquitoes, suggesting it could complement malaria control strategies.