 This research paper examines the effects of Chikungunya virus, CHKV, infection on the redox balance of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. The authors found that CHKV infection causes oxidative stress in the mosquitoes, resulting in increased levels of oxidative damage and decreased levels of blutify on S-transferase, GST. They also discovered that dietary L-cysteine supplementation can reduce the severity of CHKV infection in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Additionally, they showed that silencing certain genes involved in the synthesis and transport of torine and hypotorine can affect the ability of the mosquitoes to fight off CHKV infection. Overall, this research provides valuable insight into how CHKV infection affects the redox balance of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, and suggests potential strategies for reducing its spread. This article was authored by Ankit Kumar, Juddyn Srinit, and Sijatasinil.