Jasmine Kennedy

Drought tolerance of Aedes aegypti mosquito eggs is influenced by adaptation to local climate conditions and associations with humans

This study examines how drought tolerance of Aedes aegypti mosquito eggs varies with climate conditions and human association, finding urban mosquitoes have higher survival under arid conditions.

Developmental stage and level of submersion in water impact the viability of lone star and winter tick eggs during flooding

This study examines how developmental stage and submersion level affect the viability of tick eggs from two species during flooding.

Impaired humidity sensing reduces tick survival by preventing water homeostasis

This study shows that impaired humidity sensing in ticks reduces survival by disrupting water homeostasis, particularly under variable environmental conditions.

Intra-species quantification reveals differences in activity and sleep levels in the yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti

This study compares activity and sleep levels across 17 Ae. aegypti lines, finding population differences linked to host preference, ancestry, and human population density.