Phylogeography and Genetic Diversity in Culex quinquefasciatus Using mtDNA Data
 
How do southern house mosquitoes connect the world? 🦟🌍 Researchers analyzed mitochondrial DNA (COI gene) from populations across Asia, the Americas, Africa, Oceania, and Europe, uncovering 69 haplotypes and linking Asia as a possible native origin. South America showed the highest genetic diversity, while Oceania had the lowest. Evidence of population expansion and genetic selection highlights the mosquito’s adaptability and impact. With its role in disease transmission, this study sheds light on its global ecology and potential control strategies. 🔬📊 #MosquitoResearch #Genetics #PublicHealth".

Global map illustrating gene flow for the COI gene in Culex quinquefasciatus. The arrows depict genetic relationships among natural populations of the southern house mosquito across the globe.

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