Covering: up to 2024 Ribosomally synthesised and post-translationally modified peptides
(RiPPs) comprise a substantial group of peptide natural products exhibiting noteworthy …

Infection by malaria parasites (Plasmodium spp.) remains one of the leading causes of
morbidity and mortality, especially in tropical regions of the world. Despite the availability of …

Female mosquitoes require blood from their host for egg development. However, the
relationship between the composition of host blood and mosquito reproduction, and whether …

Urbanization is increasing worldwide, producing severe environmental impacts. Biodiversity
is affected by the expansion of cities, with many species being unable to cope with the …

Chronic, low‐intensity parasite infections can reduce host fitness through negative impacts
on reproduction and survival, even if they produce few overt symptoms. As a result, these …

Malaria parasites exhibit a complex lifecycle, requiring extensive asexual replication in the
liver and blood of the vertebrate host, and in the haemocoel of the insect vector. Yet, they …

Understanding how parasites fill their ecological niches requires information on the
processes involved in the colonization and exploitation of unique host species. Switching to …

Migration has an important impact on the transmission of pathogens. Migratory birds
disperse parasites through their routes and may consequently introduce them to new areas …

Background Although haemosporidian parasites may cause considerable health and
economic problems in aviaries, there is limited understanding of the vectors transmitting …

Theoretical studies predict that parasitic infection may impact host longevity and ultimately
modify the trade-off between reproduction and survival. Indeed, a host may adjust its energy …