DNA sequencing shows divergent genomes in malaria vectors of Brazilian rainforest
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 06:30
in Biology & Nature
The Amazon rainforest occupies more than 2 million square miles (5.5 million square kilometers) in South America, 60% of it in Brazil. Far from being homogeneous, this vast region contains rivers and mountain ranges that foster biodiversity. Scientists are currently studying whether these natural barriers affect genomic diversity in Anopheles (Nyssorhynchus) darlingi Root, the primary malaria vector in this area.