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Arachnida

The venom gland transcriptome of Tityus paraguayensis reveals a diverse array of bioactive molecules from the Brazilian Cerrado

Henrique Ranieri Covali-Pontes, Brayhan Meneguelli, Jéssica de Moraes Carretone, Alynne Coelho Ribeiro, Angélica Camargo dos Santos, Thais Fernanda Carlos, Marcos Roberto Chiaratti, Milene Ferro, Flávio Henrique Silva, Renata dos Santos Rodrigues, Malson Neilson Lucena

published 20 Feb 2026

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Ectoparasite abundance and pathogen prevalence of the San Clemente Island fox (Urocyon littoralis clementae)

David A. Green, Jesse M. Maestas, Jessica N. Sanchez, Nathan C. Nieto, Andrew S. Bridges, David K. Garcelon

published 13 Feb 2026

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Microbiota discovered in scorpion venom

Barbara Murdoch, Adam J. Kleinschmit, Carlos E. Santibáñez-López, Matthew R. Graham

published 22 Jan 2026

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Agent-based modelling reveals feedback loops and non-linearity between mating system evolution and disease dynamics

Riccardo Tarantino, Francisco Garcia-Gonzalez

published 18 Dec 2025

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Molecular characterization of Rhipicephalus microplus and Haemaphysalis bispinosa ticks from cattle across Thailand: Regional identification and evidence of different genetic sub-structures between mainland and peninsular populations

Danai Sangthong, Pradit Sangthong, Warin Rangubpit, Prapasiri Pongprayoon, Eukote Suwan, Kannika Wongpanit, Wissanuwat Chimnoi, Pacharathon Simking, Sinsamut Sae Ngow, Serge Morand, Roger W. Stich, Sathaporn Jittapalapong

published 20 Nov 2025

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Evaluation of cocoon silk as an annular closure material in a rodent disk model: Minimal behavioral burden despite pronounced inflammatory reaction

Friederike Weidemann, Sarah Strauß, Frederik Schlottmann, Mykola Fedchenko, Janin Reifenrath, Dorothea Daentzer

published 18 Nov 2025

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Transcriptomics insights into the functional role of tick Ixodes ricinus proteins metalloprotease and antigen p23

Rita Vaz-Rodrigues, Vincent C. Duru, Ard M. Nijhof, José de la Fuente

published 14 Nov 2025

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The effect of different structural decoration geometries on vibration propagation in spider orb webs

G. Greco, V. F. Dal Poggetto, L. Lenzini, F. Castellucci, N. M. Pugno

published 29 Oct 2025

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In vivo assessment of buparvaquone resistant Theileria annulata populations: genetic structure, transmission dynamics, drug susceptibility and pharmacokinetics

Selin Hacilarlioglu, Huseyin Bilgin Bilgic, Cengiz Gokbulut, Serkan Bakirci, Ayca Aksulu, Brian Shiels, Andrew Tait, Onur Kose, Metin Pekagirbas, William Weir, Dilek Aksit, Tulin Karagenc

published 15 Oct 2025

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Effects of woody plant encroachment on abundance of multiple tick species in the U.S. Great Plains

Jozlyn Propst, Tucker Taylor, Scott R. Loss, Bruce H. Noden

published 15 Oct 2025

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Identification and genetic characterization of Jingmen tick virus from ticks sampled in select regions of Kenya; 2022–2024

Lydia Mwasi, Samoel Khamadi, Wallace Bulimo, Johnson Kinyua, Santos Yalwala, Luis Pow Sang, Haynes Robert, Gerald G. Kellar, John Eads, Fredrick Eyase

published 13 Oct 2025

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Risk factors influencing Coxiella burnetii seropositivity in water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) populations of Egypt’s Nile Delta

Abdelfattah Selim, Mohamed Marzok, Hattan S. Gattan, Hesham Ismail

published 07 Oct 2025

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First detection of Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever antibodies in cattle and wildlife of southern continental France: Investigation of explanatory factors

Célia Bernard, Andrea Apolloni, Vladimir Grosbois, Armelle Peyraud, Phonsiri Saengram, Ferran Jori, Eva Faure, Nicolas Keck, Raphaëlle Pin, Olivier Ferraris, Loic Comtet, Benoit Combes, Matthieu Bastien, Valentin Chauvin, Laure Guerrini, Philippe Holzmuller, Laurence Vial

published 24 Sep 2025

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