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Genetics of range expansion and admixture of Aedes aegypti populations in California.
BMC genomics - 19 Dec 2025
Campos Melina, Lee Yoosook, Brisco Katherine, Crepeau Marc, Cornel Anthony J, Lanzaro Gregory C
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BACKGROUND: The mosquito Aedes aegypti, a key vector for arboviruses including dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, was first detected in California in 2013 and has since expanded northward. This study examines the genetic structure of California populations and, based on that structure, proposes potential mechanisms driving their invasion across the state. RESULTS: A whole-genome analysis of 181 individuals, including...
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