Largest genetic study of mosquitoes reveals spread of insecticide resistance across Africa

(Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute) The largest ever genetic study of mosquitoes reveals the movement of insecticide resistance between different regions of Africa and finds several rapidly evolving insecticide resistance genes. Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes and rising resistance to insecticides is hampering efforts to control the disease. Reported today in Nature, this genetic resource will be used to develop new tools for monitoring resistance and managing insecticide use, and for designi...