This research involves a multidisciplinary approach, combining knowledge of genetics, molecular biology, entomology and bioinformatics. The complexity of the genomic study of these insect vectors demands the application of cutting-edge technologies and collaboration between specialists in different areas, aiming to contribute to the understanding of the genetic mechanisms that govern the development and physiology of these organisms.

The results and discoveries arising from these investigations have the potential to significantly impact insect-borne disease control strategies, offering promising perspectives for the development of innovative and sustainable approaches to combat diseases such as Chagas disease.

Selected reviews

For some more about the kissing bug, check out the review we have prepared on R. prolixus development:

NUNES-DA-FONSECA, RODRIGO; BERNI, MATEUS; TOBIAS-DOS-SANTOS, VITÓRIA; PANE, ATTILIO; Araujo, Helena Marcolla. Rhodnius prolixus: From classical physiology to modern developmental biology. GENESIS. , v.55, p.1 – 11, 2017.

Fonseca, R. N.; Gomes, H.; Araujo, H. Capítulo 2- Aspectos Morfofuncionais da Embriologia dos Artrópodes. In: Tópicos Avançados em Entomologia Molecular. 1, 2012, p. 1-34. Link: (A more current version will be released soon)