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Genome of Anopheles gambiae: What We Know Today Mosquitoes are among the most dangerous animals on Earth not because of their bite itself, but because of the pathogens they transmit. Among them, Anopheles gambiae stands out as one of the most efficient vectors of malaria, responsible for a significant proportion of cases in sub-Saharan Africa. Its success as a vector is not accidental it is deeply rooted in its genetic makeup. Over the past two decades, genomic research has transformed our under …

CRISPR in Mosquito Control: Future or Risk? Mosquitoes are more than just annoying summertime pests they are vectors for deadly diseases like malaria, dengue, Zika, and yellow fever. Traditional control methods, including insecticides and bed nets, have saved millions of lives, but mosquitoes are evolving resistance, and new solutions are needed. One of the most exciting and controversial approaches is CRISPR-based gene editing. But is this the future of mosquito control, or a risky experiment w …