Vector Signals

Vector Signals

Maddy Chang McDonough

Episodes 26
Avg. Duration 16m
Activity Declining
Since Feb 2023
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
62%
Hosting
feeds.transistor.fm

About This Podcast

A private, AI-curated podcast delivering 15-20 minute deep dives into the latest Nature articles on mosquito-borne viruses and AI-driven therapeutic breakthroughs. Designed for the researchers of the Saleh Lab at Institut Pasteur, each episode distills cutting-edge science into accessible insights—so you can stay current, even during your busiest bench days.

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Recent Episodes

Tiger Mosquito Larvae Exhibit Consistent Individual Personality (November 2025)

Nov 17, 2025 10m

Briefing Document: Personality Traits in the Tiger Mosquito, Aedes albopictusSource: Cordeschi, G., Mastrantonio, V., De Nicola, C. et al. Insect vectors have personality: first evidence with the…

Predicting Dengue Risk with Machine Learning and Microclimate Data (October 2025)

Oct 24, 2025 12m

Briefing: Fine-Scale Predictive Modeling for Dengue Risk in MalaysiaSource: Dom, N.C., Abdullah, N.A.M.H., Dapari, R. et al. Fine-scale predictive modeling of Aedes mosquito abundance and dengue risk…

Medfly Gut Microbiota and Insecticide Resistance (September 2025)

Oct 01, 2025 13m

Gut Microbiota and Insecticide Resistance in the Mediterranean Fruit Fly (Ceratitis capitata)Source: Charaabi, K., Hamdene, H., Djobbi, W. et al. Assessing gut microbiota diversity and functional…

Mosquito Diversity and Vector Distribution in Kerala, India (Aug 2025)

Aug 23, 2025 14m

Mosquito Diversity and Public Health Risk in Kerala, India: A Synthesis of a Multi-District SurveySource: Mathiarasan, L., Natarajan, R., Aswin, A. et al. Diversity and spatiotemporal distribution of…

AI and Electric Fields for Automated Insect Monitoring (Aug 2025)

Aug 16, 2025 19m

Briefing: Automated Insect Monitoring via AI and Electrical Field SensorsSource: Odgaard, F.B., Kjærbo, P.V., Poorjam, A.H. et al. Automated insect detection and biomass monitoring via AI and…

Successive Feeding Impacts Wolbachia's Dengue Virus Inhibition in Aedes aegypti (July 2025)

Jul 29, 2025 14m

Impact of Mosquito Feeding Behavior on Wolbachia-Based Dengue ControlDate: Received - 17 February 2025 | Accepted - 18 July 2025 | Published - 29 July 2025Source: Johnson, R.M., Breban, M.I., Nolan,…

AI for Culex Mosquito Identification using Wing Patterns (July 2025)

Jul 01, 2025 16m

Detailed Briefing Document: Application of Wing Interference Patterns (WIPs) and Deep Learning (DL) for Culex spp. ClassificationApplication of wings interferential patterns (WIPs) and deep learning…

Battle of the Mosquitoes: Genetic War on Malaria (June 2025)

Jun 27, 2025 16m

Detailed Briefing Document: The Battle of the Mosquitoes - A New Approach to Malaria ControlSource: Adepoju, P. Battle of the mosquitoes. Nat Med 31, 1722–1726 (2025).…

Greenland Mosquito Virome: Arctic Aedes Uniqueness (May 2025)

May 30, 2025 20m

Briefing Document: Unique Virome of Arctic Mosquitoes in GreenlandSource: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01086-z: "Metagenomic analysis of mosquitoes from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland reveals a…

Novel Quinolones Counteract Insecticide Resistance in Malaria Vectors (May 2025)

May 30, 2025 24m

BRIEFING DOCUMENT: Novel Approach to Malaria Control Targeting Mosquito-Stage Plasmodium ParasitesDate: Received - 29 March 2025 | Accepted - 17 April 2025 | Published - 21 May 2025Source: Excerpts…

Blocking Malaria Transmission with PfPIMMS43 Nanobodies (April 2025)

May 03, 2025 12m

Briefing Document: Nanobody-Mediated Blocking of Malaria Transmission Targeting PfPIMMS43Source: Excerpts from "s42003-025-08033-8.pdf" (A Nature Portfolio journal;…

Nanofiber Encapsulation of Pseudomonas for Sustained Mosquito Larvicide Release (April 2025)

Apr 21, 2025 13m

Briefing Document: Nanofiber Encapsulation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa for Sustained Mosquito Larvicide ReleaseDate: Received - 13 December 2024 | Accepted - 04 April 2025 | Published - 21 April 2025…

Predicting Aedes Albopictus Spread in Europe via Climate and Population (April 2025)

Apr 11, 2025 12m

Population Dependent Diffusion Model for Aedes Albopictus Spread in EuropeSource: Barman et al., "A climate and population dependent diffusion model forecasts the spread of Aedes Albopictus…

Malaria Transmission: Parasite and Vector Circadian Clock Coordination (April 2025)

Apr 04, 2025 16m

Parasite and Vector Circadian Clocks Mediate Efficient Malaria TransmissionSource: Bento et al., "Parasite and vector circadian clocks mediate efficient malaria transmission," Nature Microbiology,…

Radiation Induces Alternative Splicing in Aedes aegypti (March 2025)

Mar 24, 2025 20m

Briefing Document: Radiation-Induced Alternative Splicing in Aedes aegypti MosquitoesSource: Bendzus-Mendoza, H., Rodriguez, A., Debnath, T., Bailey, C. D., Luker, H. A., & Hansen, I. A. (2025).…

Mosquito Prefoldin Targeting Blocks Plasmodium Transmission (March 2025)

Mar 07, 2025 19m

Briefing Document: Targeting the Mosquito Prefoldin–Chaperonin Complex to Block Plasmodium TransmissionCitation: Dong, Y., Kang, S., Sandiford, S.L. et al. Targeting the mosquito prefoldin–chaperonin…

Engineered Bacteria Combat Concurrent Malaria and Arbovirus Transmission (March 2025)

Mar 02, 2025 22m

Briefing Document: Engineered Symbionts for Concurrent Malaria and Arbovirus Transmission ControlCitation: Hu, W., Gao, H., Cui, C. et al. Harnessing engineered symbionts to combat concurrent malaria…

Mosquito Viral Tolerance Enhanced by Prolonged Heat Exposure (February 2025)

Feb 04, 2025 15m

Briefing Document: Heat Exposure and Mosquito-Virus InteractionSource: Perdomo, H. D., Khorramnejad, A., Cham, N. M., Kropf, A., Sogliani, D., & Bonizzoni, M. (2025). Prolonged exposure to heat…

Bunyavirus NSm: Key to Transmission Between Vertebrates and Mosquitoes (January 2025)

Jan 31, 2025 19m

Briefing Document: NSm Protein's Critical Role in Bunyavirus TransmissionCitation: Terhzaz, S., Kerrigan, D., Almire, F. et al. NSm is a critical determinant for bunyavirus transmission between…

Zika Virus Alters Human Skin to Attract Mosquito Vectors (January 2025)

Jan 30, 2025 19m

Detailed Briefing Document: Zika Virus Modulation of Human Fibroblasts Enhances Transmission SuccessSource: Mozūraitis, R., Cirksena, K., Raftari, M., et al. (2025). Zika virus modulates human…

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Vector Signals has published 26 episodes since February 2023, covering topics in Life Sciences, Science.

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Vector Signals is currently declining with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 16m.

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