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How Mosquito Genetics Impacts Malaria Transmission Introduction: Beyond the Bite When we think about malaria, the image that often comes to mind is simple: a mosquito bite that transmits a deadly parasite. But beneath that seemingly straightforward interaction lies a complex biological system shaped by evolution, molecular interactions, and critically genetics. Not all mosquitoes are equally capable of transmitting malaria. In fact, whether a mosquito becomes an efficient vector or a biological …