PubHawk
September 2020 PMID 32878934

Live Imaging of Invasion of the Mosquito Midgut.

Nathanie Trisnadi, Carolina Barillas-Mury

Full text PDF Download social card

Mentions

7
Peak: 5 in Sep 2020
across 2 sources since Sep 2020

Extended reach

7,128,961
potential audience

Total likes

205,341

Video views

7,120,098

Mentions per month

Sep 2020 – Apr 2022

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter5 posts
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone reflects strong support and excitement about the live imaging study, with posts emphasizing its groundbreaking method of visualizing parasite invasion in real time and its implications for malaria research. Words like 'innovative' and 'game-changing' convey enthusiasm, while detailed references to cellular responses signify deep engagement in understanding the research's significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the significance of the new live imaging technique and support its findings on malaria parasite invasion.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high curiosity and enthusiasm, highlighting the innovative approach and its potential implications.

EngagementHigh engagement

Users delve into detailed aspects such as cellular responses and parasite behavior, indicating deep engagement with the research.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest awareness of the research's potential to advance malaria control strategies, though some posts focus more on novelty than direct application.

Abstract in brief

  • The study developed a new live imaging method using confocal microscopy to observe how malaria-carrying parasites (ookinetes) move through and invade mosquito midgut cells, showing rapid traversal and cellular responses like apoptosis and cytoskeletal changes.
  • Tracking revealed that ookinetes glide faster on the midgut surface and that invasion occurs within minutes, with cellular damage responses persisting for hours, highlighting the mosquito's immune response.
  • This protocol allows scientists to watch individual parasites and mosquito cell responses in real-time, advancing understanding of how malaria parasites overcome the mosquito's gut barrier to continue their lifecycle.]
Read the full abstract

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
MosquitoPapers
@mosquito_papers · X

Live In Vivo Imaging of Plasmodium Invasion of the Mosquito Midgut. https://t.co/v5vLutyo0K

Sep 4, 2020 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 2,467 followers View post →
Bloodsucking Parasites
@bloodSparasites · X

RT @mosquito_papers: Live In Vivo Imaging of Plasmodium Invasion of the Mosquito Midgut. https://t.co/v5vLutyo0K

Sep 4, 2020 · 3 shares · 5,091 followers View post →
Corrado Minetti
@KonradPhD · X

RT @mosquito_papers: Live In Vivo Imaging of Plasmodium Invasion of the Mosquito Midgut. https://t.co/v5vLutyo0K

Sep 4, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,187 followers View post →
@violjani
@viola28480406 · X

RT @mosquito_papers: Live In Vivo Imaging of Plasmodium Invasion of the Mosquito Midgut. https://t.co/v5vLutyo0K

Sep 4, 2020 · 3 shares · 51 followers View post →

All mentions

@violjani
@viola28480406 · X

RT @mosquito_papers: Live In Vivo Imaging of Plasmodium Invasion of the Mosquito Midgut. https://t.co/v5vLutyo0K

Sep 4, 2020 · 3 shares · 51 followers View post →
Corrado Minetti
@KonradPhD · X

RT @mosquito_papers: Live In Vivo Imaging of Plasmodium Invasion of the Mosquito Midgut. https://t.co/v5vLutyo0K

Sep 4, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,187 followers View post →
Proteins InVivo InVitro
@BVpapers · X

Live In Vivo Imaging of Plasmodium Invasion of the Mosquito Midgut.: Related Articles Live In Vivo Imaging of Plasmodium Invasion of the Mosquito Midgut. mSphere. 2020 Sep 02;5(5): Authors: Trisnadi N, Barillas-Mury C Abstract The mosquito midgut is a… https://t.co/2wmPU4Xucc https://t.co/7wpOCdnYEF

Sep 4, 2020 · 43 followers View post →
Bloodsucking Parasites
@bloodSparasites · X

RT @mosquito_papers: Live In Vivo Imaging of Plasmodium Invasion of the Mosquito Midgut. https://t.co/v5vLutyo0K

Sep 4, 2020 · 3 shares · 5,091 followers View post →
MosquitoPapers
@mosquito_papers · X

Live In Vivo Imaging of Plasmodium Invasion of the Mosquito Midgut. https://t.co/v5vLutyo0K

Sep 4, 2020 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 2,467 followers View post →