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A multi-detection assay for malaria transmitting mosquitoes.
Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE - 28 Feb 2015
Lee Yoosook, Weakley Allison M, Nieman Catelyn C, Malvick Julia, Lanzaro Gregory C
Abstract excerpt
The Anopheles gambiae species complex includes the major malaria transmitting mosquitoes in Africa. Because these species are of such medical importance, several traits are typically characterized using molecular assays to aid in epidemiological studies. These traits include species identification, insecticide resistance, parasite infection status, and host preference. Since populations of the Anopheles gambiae...
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