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Marcelo G. Lorenzo

Researcher at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Publications -  2
Citations -  323

Marcelo G. Lorenzo is an academic researcher from Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. The author has contributed to research in topics: Gene & Genome. The author has an hindex of 2, co-authored 2 publications receiving 260 citations. Previous affiliations of Marcelo G. Lorenzo include Oswaldo Cruz Foundation & University of Buenos Aires.

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Genome of Rhodnius prolixus, an insect vector of Chagas disease, reveals unique adaptations to hematophagy and parasite infection

Rafael D. Mesquita, +131 more
TL;DR: The first genome sequence of a nondipteran insect vector of an important human parasitic disease is described, which provides critical information on the physiology and evolution of this important vector species and should be instrumental for the development of innovative disease control methods.
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Microclimatic properties of the Triatoma brasiliensis habitat

TL;DR: Analysis of microclimatic properties of the shelters in which Triatoma brasiliensis insects are found in wild, domestic, and peridomiciliary environments in the State of Ceará finds thermal variation was greatly dampened inside both domiciliary refuges and the more protected internal places in wild stony sites.