Strain‐specific quantification of Wolbachia density in subtropical Argentinean Aedes albopictus: effects of tissue location and longevity

The intracellular bacterium Wolbachia pipientis has emerged as a promising tool for controlling mosquito-borne diseases; however, key aspects of its biology remain insufficiently understood, particularly how Wolbachia influences vector competence for certain arboviruses. The main factors implicated...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Insect Science
Main Authors:	Ailén Chuchuy, Marcela S. Rodriguero, M. Victoria Micieli
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-09-01
Subjects:	Asian tiger mosquito Wolbachia quantitative PCR Arbovirus biocontrol longevity
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/finsc.2025.1655459/full