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Ellen Caroline

@ellennobre7.bsky.social
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Scientist | pHD candidate | Immunology

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Ellen Caroline @ellennobre7.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
🔬 New paper! Our study on Oropouche virus (OROV) pathogenesis is out in Frontiers in Microbiology. We show that recent OROV isolates (Acre/SC) exhibit 9-16x enhanced virulence & early neuroinvasion in AG129 mice. 🧠💥 Read: www.frontiersin.org/journals/mic...
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Frontiers | Enhanced virulence and neuroinvasion of contemporary Oropouche virus strains in the AG129 mouse model
Oropouche virus (OROV) is an orthobunyavirus undergoing dramatic re-emergence and rapid geographic expansion across Central and South America, coinciding wit...
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Ellen Caroline @ellennobre7.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Dengue virus detected in mosquitoes collected in Porto Alegre, Brazil. 🦟🧬 This study highlights the importance of entomological surveillance for early detection of arboviruses and monitoring transmission risk in urban areas. Read more: dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...
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First whole-genome detection of dengue virus in urban Aedes aegypti from Southern Brazil
Author summary Dengue virus (DENV) continues to expand into new regions, driven by climate change and mosquito adaptation. In Brazil, dengue epidemics are recurrent, but genomic surveillance of mosqui...
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Ellen Caroline @ellennobre7.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
🎓 16/05/2025 I crossed the finish line. 4.5 years of science, sweat, setbacks, and small victories. Laughter, tears, anxiety, and growth — all part of the path. Today, I become: Dr. Ellen Caroline Nobre Santos With heart, truth, and resilience. #PhDLife #WomenInSTEM #BrazilianScience #Science🧪
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Ellen Caroline @ellennobre7.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
🚨 Oropouche virus (OROV) is spreading in Brazil! In our study, we assessed Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus as vectors. 🦟 Both species were refractory to oral infection, suggesting natural transmission is unlikely. 📄 Full study: www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/17... #OROV #Arbovirus
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Ellen Caroline @ellennobre7.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
🚨 Dengue is rising in Brazil! We analyzed 5 Aedes aegypti populations 🇧🇷 infected with DENV-1. 🦟 High infection rates, but transmission varies. ➡️ Local control strategies are key! 📄 Full study: www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/10... #Dengue #AedesAegypti #PublicHealth
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The Global Vector Hub @globalvectorhub.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
🦟 "Lack of Competence of US #Mosquito Species for Circulating #Oropouche #Virus" by Anne F Payne et al. in #EID Journal wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/...
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Lack of Competence of US Mosquito Species for Circulating Oropouche Virus
Lack of Competence of US Mosquito Species for Circulating Oropouche Virus
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Ellen Caroline @ellennobre7.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
🌿 How does diet shape the reproduction and longevity of malaria vectors? 🦟 Our latest study shows that honey beats sucrose, enhancing the lifespan and reproductive success of Anopheles aquasalis. 🍯 Dive in: doi.org/10.3390/inse... #Malaria #Entomology #PublicHealth🧪
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Dietary Influences on the Longevity and Reproductive Success of Anopheles aquasalis in Laboratory Studies: Sucrose vs. Honey
Malaria continues to be a major public health challenge in tropical and subtropical regions. Anopheles aquasalis, a key laboratory model for malaria research, plays a critical role in the study of vec...
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The Global Vector Hub @globalvectorhub.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
🦟"Identification of a #dengue 2 #virus envelope protein receptor in #Aedes aegypti critical for viral midgut infection" by Asher M Kantor et al. @niaidnews.bsky.social in #PNAS www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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Jairme @jairme.bsky.social · 11/09/2024
Dá um trabalho ser cidadã no Brasil...
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Metrópoles @metropoles.com · 04/09/2024
➡️ Marina volta a defender aumento de penas para quem causar incêndios Ministra do Meio Ambiente também disse que é favorável a decreto permanente de emergência climática em municípios vulneráveis a queimadas Leia: curt.link/TLQdc
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Ellen Caroline @ellennobre7.bsky.social · 03/09/2024
Excited to share our team's latest research! We developed a mouse model to study West Nile Virus in Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes. This could lead to better control strategies. 🦟 www.mdpi.com/2939514
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Suitable Mouse Model to Study Dynamics of West Nile Virus Infection in Culex quinquefasciatus Mosquitoes
West Nile Virus (WNV) poses a significant global public health threat as a mosquito-borne pathogen. While laboratory mouse models have historically played a crucial role in understanding virus biology...
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