Immune

Insect Immune Insights: Researchers Unveil Immune System Dynamics

By Andy Flick, Evolutionary Studies scientific coordinator Critchlow at the lab bench Justin Critchlow, a recent Ph.D. student in Ann Tate’s lab, just published a paper with the labmates Arun Prakash (postdoctoral researcher), Katherine Zhong (former undergraduate), and Tate, uncovering the intricacies of beetle immune dynamics. The paper was… Read More

March 12, 2024
Vanderbilt University biologists discover that rising temperature accelerates aging in mosquitoes, weakening their immune system

By Sarah Ward, Evolutionary Studies graduate communications assistant Climate change may weaken mosquitoes by speeding up aging and slowing down their immune system. Lindsay Martin and Julián Hillyer A study published January 10, 2024 in PLOS Pathogens by Vanderbilt biology graduate student Lindsay Martin and Centennial Professor of Biological… Read More

January 25, 2024