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Flipped DNA segments rewire mosquito malaria immunity genes
Original: Flipped DNA segments rewire mosquito chromosomes and malaria immunity genes
Researchers report that inverted segments of DNA in mosquito chromosomes can flip gene orientation and rewire immune genes linked to malaria transmission. The finding sheds light on how chromosome structure shapes the insects' ability to carry and spread the parasite, with possible implications for genetic approaches to controlling mosquito populations and reducing malaria cases.
Why now: New research on mosquito genetics offers potential pathways for fighting malaria, a major global health burden.
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