{"title":"Anticipating evolutionary responses of mosquito mating systems to population suppression with mass-reared males.","authors":"Lauren J Cator, Michael B Bonsall","doi":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101302","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cois.2024.101302","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Strategies which rely on the mass-release of males to suppress mosquito populations will exert selective pressure on natural mating systems. Here we investigate how mass-releases might affect the mating behaviors of wild target populations. We highlight gaps in our understanding of both variation in these aspects of mosquito behavior and the evolutionary forces that maintain variation within and between populations. We provide a mathematical framework for integrating mosquito mating ecology into models of population suppression. Given that these strategies are being increasingly deployed, anticipating and managing evolutionary responses of target population behavior should be a priority for research.</p>","PeriodicalId":11038,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in insect science","volume":" ","pages":"101302"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142686172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Margarita M López-Uribe, Eduardo A B Almeida, Denise Araujo Alves
{"title":"Adapting to change: Bee pollinator signatures in anthropized environments.","authors":"Margarita M López-Uribe, Eduardo A B Almeida, Denise Araujo Alves","doi":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101297","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cois.2024.101297","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bees are essential pollinators for wild, ornamental, and agricultural plants, but human activities have disrupted their habitats, threatening their persistence. Although bees face numerous challenges in habitats heavily modified by human activities, certain species persist and thrive there. This review synthesizes recent literature on two types of traits that help bees survive in human-modified environments: pre-adaptive traits, which evolved before these environments existed, and adaptive traits, which have evolved in response to new conditions. This review highlights our limited understanding of adaptive traits and examines how trait combinations, including those influenced by epigenetics, contribute to bees' success in these altered habitats. Additionally, we discuss the promising use of genomic tools to reveal signatures of adaptation in these important pollinators.</p>","PeriodicalId":11038,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in insect science","volume":" ","pages":"101297"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142686168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Olfactory coding in the mosquito antennal lobe: labeled lines or combinatorial code?","authors":"Abin Thomas, Madhurima Roy, Nitin Gupta","doi":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101299","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cois.2024.101299","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Odors serve as important cues for many behaviors in mosquitoes, including host-seeking, foraging, and oviposition. They are detected by olfactory receptor neurons present on the sensory organs, whose axons take this signal to the antennal lobe, the first olfactory processing center in the insect brain. We review the organization and the functioning of the antennal lobe in mosquitoes, focusing on two populations of interneurons present there: the local neurons (LNs) and the projection neurons (PNs). LNs enable information processing in the antennal lobe by providing lateral inhibition and excitation. PNs carry the processed output to downstream neurons in the lateral horn and the mushroom body. We compare the ideas of labeled lines and combinatorial codes, and argue that the PN population encodes odors combinatorially. Throughout this review, we discuss the observations from Aedes, Anopheles, and Culex mosquitoes in the context of previous findings from Drosophila and other insects.</p>","PeriodicalId":11038,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in insect science","volume":" ","pages":"101299"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142643741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Genomics of insect natural enemies in agroecosystems.","authors":"Xinhai Ye, Yi Yang, Qi Fang, Gongyin Ye","doi":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101298","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cois.2024.101298","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Currently, a wealth of genomic data is now accessible for numerous insect natural enemies, serving as valuable resources that deepen our understanding of the genetic basis of biocontrol traits in these organisms. We summarize the current state of genome sequencing and highlight candidate genes related to biocontrol traits that hold promise for genetic improvement. We also review the recent population genomic studies in biological control and the discovery of potential insecticidal genes in parasitoid wasps. Collectively, current genomic works have shown the powerful ability to identify candidate genes responsible for desirable traits or promising effectors. However, further functional study is necessary to gain a mechanistic understanding of these genes, and future efforts are also needed to develop suitable approaches to translate genomic insights into field applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":11038,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in insect science","volume":" ","pages":"101298"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142638663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Large-scale omics analyses of nutrition-responsive mechanisms of female germline stem cell proliferation and maintenance in Drosophila melanogaster.","authors":"Ryosuke Hayashi, Ryusuke Niwa","doi":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101296","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cois.2024.101296","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Female germline stem cells (fGSCs) are essential for generating mature oocytes. In general, self-renewal and differentiation of fGSCs into germ cells are regulated by niche signals from neighboring niche cells. In addition, fGSCs and their niche cells are greatly influenced by physiological and environmental factors, especially nutritional status. To clarify molecular mechanisms involved in regulating fGSC proliferation and maintenance, the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster has served as an excellent genetic model organism. In recent years, along with sophisticated genetic tools for D. melanogaster, large-scale transcriptome, proteome, and metabolome analyses have provided new insights into D. melanogaster fGSC biology. These large-scale analyses have identified new markers and regulators for D. melanogaster fGSCs, including Netrin-A, Helical factor, eggplant, Gr43a, and genes controlling the polyol pathway, some of which are involved in nutrient-responsive control of fGSC behavior.</p>","PeriodicalId":11038,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in insect science","volume":" ","pages":"101296"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142616352","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Epigenetic processes in insect adaptation to environmental stress.","authors":"Ayushi Gupta, Suresh Nair","doi":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101294","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cois.2024.101294","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Insects exhibit remarkable adaptability to a wide range of environmental stressors, including temperature fluctuations, pathogens, and changes in diet. This adaptability is often driven by epigenetic processes, which regulate gene expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence. This review provides a comprehensive overview of these epigenetic processes in insect adaptation, highlighting their impact on development, behaviour, and stress resilience. Understanding these mechanisms is essential for pest management and conservation efforts, offering insights into the rapid adaptive capacity of insects. By examining recent studies on epigenetics in insects, we aim to elucidate the molecular underpinnings of their adaptation and suggest future research directions in this evolving field.</p>","PeriodicalId":11038,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in insect science","volume":" ","pages":"101294"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142616351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Diogo C Cabral-de-Mello, Octavio M Palacios-Gimenez
{"title":"Repetitive DNAs: The \"invisible\" regulators of insect adaptation and speciation.","authors":"Diogo C Cabral-de-Mello, Octavio M Palacios-Gimenez","doi":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101295","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cois.2024.101295","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Like other eukaryotes, insect genomes contain a large portion of repetitive sequences, particularly transposable elements (TEs) and satellite DNAs (satDNAs). This review highlights key studies on repetitive DNAs and examines their structural, functional, and evolutionary impact in insect genomes. Repetitive sequences promote genetic diversification through mutations and large-scale rearrangements, playing a crucial role in shaping genomic architecture, aiding organismal adaptation and driving speciation. We also explore the influence of repeats in genome size variation and species incompatibilities, along with their contribution to adaptive phenotypes and gene regulation. Studying repetitive DNA in insects not only provides insights into basic genomic features but also offers valuable information for conservation strategies, pest control, and advancements in genetics, ecology, and evolutionary biology.</p>","PeriodicalId":11038,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in insect science","volume":" ","pages":"101295"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142616353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Florencia Fernández-Chiappe , Gabriel K Ocker , Meg A Younger
{"title":"Prospects on non-canonical olfaction in the mosquito and other organisms: why co-express?","authors":"Florencia Fernández-Chiappe , Gabriel K Ocker , Meg A Younger","doi":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101291","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101291","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The <em>Aedes aegypti</em> mosquito utilizes olfaction during the search for humans to bite. The attraction to human body odor is an innate behavior for this disease-vector mosquito. Many well-studied model species have olfactory systems that conform to a particular organization that is sometimes referred to as the ‘one-receptor-to-one-neuron’ organization because each sensory neuron expresses only a single type of olfactory receptor that imparts the neuron’s chemical selectivity. This sensory architecture has become the canon in the field. This review will focus on the recent finding that the olfactory system of <em>Ae. aegypti</em> has a different organization, with multiple olfactory receptors co-expressed in many of its olfactory sensory neurons. We will discuss the canonical organization and how this differs from the non-canonical organization, examine examples of non-canonical olfactory systems in other species, and discuss the possible roles of receptor co-expression in odor coding in the mosquito and other organisms.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11038,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in insect science","volume":"67 ","pages":"Article 101291"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142544296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Challenges of climate change and air pollution for volatile-mediated plant–parasitoid signalling","authors":"Delia M Pinto-Zevallos, James D Blande","doi":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101290","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101290","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Herbivore-induced plant volatiles (HIPVs) are reliable cues that parasitoids can use to locate host patches. Interactions mediated by plant volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are vulnerable to disturbance by predicted climate change and air pollution scenarios. Abiotic stress–induced VOCs may act as false signals to parasitoids. Air pollutants can disrupt signalling by degrading HIPVs at different rates and preventing the perception of olfactory signals by reducing the sensitivity of olfactory receptors or by occluding insect sensillae. As essential components of biological control programmes, efforts should be made to assess how different parasitoid species respond and adapt to HIPVs in predicted scenarios. Since providing parasitoid food sources is a promising practice for boosting biological control, parasitoid–flower interactions deserve attention.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11038,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in insect science","volume":"66 ","pages":"Article 101290"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142544294","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editorial overview: Diverse actions of GABA in insect nervous systems","authors":"Susan E Fahrbach","doi":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101292","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101292","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11038,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in insect science","volume":"67 ","pages":"Article 101292"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142567658","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}