First report of N1575Y mutation in Anopheles gambiae in Sierra Leone

In conclusion, the N1575Y mutation in An. gambiae populations in Sierra Leone was reported for the first time in the present study. It provides key evidence for the necessity of monitoring vector susceptibility levels to insecticides used in this country.PMID:33831542 | DOI:10.1016/j.meegid.2021.104852

Source: Infection, Genetics and Evolution - April 8, 2021 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jianhai Yin Frederick Yamba Canjun Zheng Samuel Juana Smith Lili Wang Hongmei Li Zhigui Xia Shuisen Zhou Ning Xiao Source Type: research